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Abandoned medieval village of Onley

27 ha

📷 Ian Rob · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome27 ha

Getting here

52.33160, -1.24955

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About Abandoned medieval village of Onley

Onley is a deserted medieval village in Northamptonshire, England, forming a small salient along the border with Warwickshire. Onley lies within the parish of Barby. The site is bordered on the north by the M45 motorway.

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Deserted medieval villagescheduled monument

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • ✦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 — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood, Small Tortoiseshell +52 more · last seen 2022

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ground-ivy, Pyramidal Orchid, Common Poppy +20 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Oxford Canal WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Jurassic WayWalking route142 km
Named routeLength 142 kmRegional walking route
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route

Napton to Coy Carp section

Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

30 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route214 m
Named routeLength 214 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.9 km
Named routeRef 41Length 2.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 41Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 41Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route183 m
Named routeRef 41Length 183 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Deserted Village of Onley

📷 Ian Rob · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Deserted Village of Onley

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