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Ashton Manor moated site

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📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.14335, -0.88419

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swift and Woodpigeon
  • ✦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 — Swift, Woodpigeon, Robin +59 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Swift, Woodpigeon, Robin +59 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Small White, Ringlet +29 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Musk-mallow, Grey-cushioned Grimmia, Pointed Spear-moss +86 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

5 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

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

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route

Napton to Coy Carp section

Named routeRegional walking route
Northamptonshire RoundWalking route
Named route
Hanslope Circular RideWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Milton Keynes Boundary WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
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Cycling

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Northamptonshire Cycle Network N-TCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.5 km
Named routeRef 6Length 3.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.2 km
Named routeRef 6Length 2.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 6Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 6Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Church of St Michael and All Angels, Ashton

📷 David Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Church of St Michael and All Angels, Ashton

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🐄ducksVisitor farm1.8 km→✦STOKE PARKHistoric site2.6 km→✦COURTEENHALLHistoric site3.2 km→🌱Foxfield Country ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Foxfield Country ParkUrban park4.6 km→✦War MemorialHistoric site1.5 km→