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Ardwick deserted medieval village

15 ha

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome15 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦63+ 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, Jackdaw +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Jackdaw +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Brimstone, Banded Demoiselle, Small Heath +10 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 18 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route

Napton to Coy Carp section

Named routeRegional walking route
Round Aylesbury WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Two Ridges LinkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Aylesbury RingWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Tring Parish Walks: 1- Little TringWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 kmRound trip
TR 15public footpath · 269 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 269 mSurface grassPath type: footway
TR 14public footpath · 637 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 637 mSurface grassPath type: footway
TR 14public footpath · 22 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 22 mPath type: steps
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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