Canons Ashby: the remains of a medieval monastery, castle, settlement and fields, post-medieval houses, gardens and park, and a series of five dams
Plan your visit
Getting here
52.15174, -1.15998
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +69 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: CANONS ASHBY HOUSE; Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +69 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Priority ponds — dragonflies, damselflies and aquatic invertebrates; Insects — Painted Lady, Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral +144 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Sycamore, Ground-ivy, Hogweed +70 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 19 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Knightley WayWalking route
Jurassic WayWalking route142 km
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Canons Ashby Parkland Walk, Canons AshbyWalking route1 km
Easy circular walk with gentle inclines and some uneven ground. Dogs must be kept on a lead. Note you will have to pay admission if you wish to do this trail, see website for up to date prices.
🚴Cycling
8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 50Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route525 m
Main RouteCycling route343 m
Main RouteCycling route5.7 km
Main RouteCycling route210 m
Main RouteCycling route3.9 km
Wildlife to spot
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