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Abandoned areas of Walgrave Medieval village

21 ha

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome21 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Cormorant +89 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Cormorant +89 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Water-Boatman, Toothed Pondskater, Common Pondskater +54 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Lords-and-Ladies, Snowdrop · last seen 2026

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
Northamptonshire RoundWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pitsford Water CircuitCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Brampton Valley WayCycling route
Named route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 6Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

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