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Bibury Racecourse Celtic field system

34 ha
BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome34 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Corn Bunting and Skylark
  • 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
Parking

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Corn Bunting, Skylark, Chaffinch +66 more · last seen 2023; Birds — Corn Bunting, Skylark, Chaffinch +66 more · last seen 2023

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Large White +28 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Large White +28 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Diamond WayWalking route106 km
Named routeRef DIALength 106 kmRegional walking route
D'Arcy Dalton WayWalking route107 km

Follows roughly the western boundary of Oxfordshire in unspoilt countryside.

Named routeLength 107 kmRegional walking route
Donnington WayWalking route100 km
Named routeLength 100 kmLocal walking route
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
Family Walk, Lodge Park and Sherborne Park EstateWalking route4.3 km

An ideal walk for families, this route takes in peaceful farmland, woodland and the village. This walk passes through woodland and does get hilly. Dogs should be kept under close control.

Named routeLength 4.3 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 57Cycling route
Named routeRef 57National Cycle Network
National Byway (Oxon and Glos)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route3.2 km
Named routeRef 57Length 3.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route6.6 km
Named routeRef 57Length 6.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km
Named routeRef 57Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route275 m
Named routeRef 57Length 275 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

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Wildlife to spot

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