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Bramshill Park

240 ha

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessDogs welcome240 ha

About Bramshill Park

Bramshill House, in Bramshill, northeast Hampshire, England, is one of the largest and most important Jacobean prodigy house mansions in England. It was built in the early 17th century by the 11th Baron Zouche of Harringworth but was partly destroyed by fire a few years later. The design shows the influence of the Italian Renaissance, which became popular in England during the late 16th century.

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English country houseGrade I listed building

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Wren
  • 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Wren, Blue Tit +65 more · last seen 2026; Grazing marsh — lapwing, redshank, snipe and wintering wildfowl

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: WALLS AND TURRETS SOUTH OF BRAMSHILL HOUSE; Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Wren, Blue Tit +65 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood +36 more · last seen 2025

Free

Waterside walks

Grazing marsh and ditches — waterside walking

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 27 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Castles PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Finchampstead Ridges Ramble, Finchampstead RidgesWalking route2.2 km

A waymarked trail across Finchampstead Ridges, with views toward the Hog's Back ridge in Surrey. The route takes in two ponds, a woodland section, with slopes & opportunities to spot wildlife including birds of prey, deer and colourful dragonflies

Named routeLength 2.2 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Simons Wood Trail, Finchampstead RidgesWalking route2.1 km

An area of wet woodlands & lowland heath providing habitat for birds & invertebrates. Explore the views, flora & fauna of the broadleaved & coniferous woods, the naturally created Heath Pond, and the rare delights of a heathland habitat.

Named routeLength 2.1 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Blackwater Valley PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Wokingham WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Fox Ridepublic footpath · 681 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 681 mSurface dirtPath type: track
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Finchampstead Useful Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
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.

Named routeRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

32 public paths nearby

Public paths
The Welsh Drivebridleway · 44 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 44 mSurface mudPath type: track
The Welsh Drivebridleway · 125 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 125 mSurface gravelPath type: track
The Welsh Drivebridleway · 335 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 335 mSurface dirtPath type: track
The Welsh Drivebridleway · 43 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 43 mSurface dirtPath type: track
The Welsh Drivebridleway · 166 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 166 mSurface mudPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Small lake near playing field at Bramshill Park

Small lake near playing field at Bramshill Park

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