Getting here
51.53972, -1.24682
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Goldfinch +61 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Goldfinch +61 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Mother Shipton, Burnet Companion, Common Purple & Gold +11 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Mother Shipton, Burnet Companion, Common Purple & Gold +11 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
The RidgewayWalking route140 km
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
West Berkshire Countryside Walk, Goring GapWalking route11.2 km
Enjoy this circular spanning Lardon Chase, the Holies & Lough Down. Explore a variety of landscapes, spot rare butterflies & admire views of the Chiltern Hills, North Wessex Downs & Goring Gap. Sections may be challenging for people with reduced mobility.
🚴Cycling
15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Route 544Cycling route
Wantage to Harwell Campus (Icknield Greenway)Cycling route
Didcot to Harwell CampusCycling route
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Main RouteCycling route18 m
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route
King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.
🐴Horse riding
7 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
The Ridgewayrestricted byway · 45 m
The Ridgewayrestricted byway · 20 m
The Ridgewayrestricted byway · 74 m
The Ridgewaybyway open to all traffic · 1.5 km
Wildlife to spot
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