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Historic site

Roman villa north of Yewden Lodge

✦ Ancient woodland8 ha

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome8 ha

Best for

4 activities

Heritage

Strong match

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Strong match

Ancient woodland

Free

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Moderate match

Named hiking route nearby: Hambleden and Pheasant’s Hill trail, Central Chilterns

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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14 signed routes nearby · 28 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Chiltern WayWalking route275 km

A waymarked long-distance footpath in southern England

Named routeRef CWLength 275 kmRegional walking route
Oxfordshire WayWalking route110 km

a traverse of Oxfordshire from the Cotswolds to the Chilterns

Named routeRef OWLength 110 kmRegional walking route
Shakespeare's WayWalking route235 km
Named routeLength 235 kmRegional walking route
Hambleden Valley, Turville and Fingest, Central ChilternsWalking route16.3 km

Starting from Hambleden, cross the Hamble Brook chalk stream before climbing the valley hills & woods. Descend into Turville & Fingest, then climb for views before turning south for a gentle return to Hambleden. Pass 4 pubs. Some stiles & uneven paths.

Named routeLength 16.3 kmDuration 04:00-05:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Chiltern Way Berkshire LoopWalking route28 km

Long distance path

Named routeRef CWBLength 28 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

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7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 5Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Named routeRef 4Length 2.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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10 public paths nearby

Public paths
Dairy Lanebridleway · 532 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 532 mPath type: service
Dairy Lanebridleway · 106 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 106 mPath type: service

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Mill End Car Park, Hambleden Valley

Mill End Car Park, Hambleden Valley

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

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Parking

1 nearby · Paid · 123m

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Toilets

151m away

✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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