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CLAVERTON MANOR

27 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsPicnicHeritage
Public accessDogs welcome27 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • The American Garden Deli — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParkingPicnic spotToilets

Best for

12 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +57 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, toilets, car park

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: CLAVERTON MANOR (THE AMERICAN MUSEUM) AND SCREEN WALLS TO NORTH AND SOUTH; Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +57 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets, picnic area

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, 7-spot Ladybird +96 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 26 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Bath Skyline WalkWalking route9.6 km

An elevated clockwise circular with panoramic views of the Bath landscape. The contrast of the city, so close to this rural haven, has earned the area World Heritage Site status. Roads, surfaced paths, steep hills, a rocky uneven section, steps & a stile.

Named routeRef BSLength 9.6 kmDuration 03:30-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Limestone LinkWalking route58 km
Named routeRef LLLength 58 kmRegional walking route
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km

Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.

Named routeRef K&ALength 140 kmRegional walking route
Cotswold WayWalking route164 km
Named routeRef CWLength 164 kmNational walking route
Ferry Lanepublic footpath · 17 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 17 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Ferry Lanepublic footpath · 30 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 30 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Ferry Lanepublic footpath · 1 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
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Cycling

116 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Bath Two Tunnels CircuitCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Wiltshire CyclewayCycling route155 km
Named routeRef WCLength 155 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 24Cycling route
Named routeRef 24National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Colliers WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths
Limekiln Lanebridleway · 475 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 475 mSurface gravelPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Claverton Manor, The American Museum: 'Abraham Lincoln', 16th President of the United States

Claverton Manor, The American Museum: 'Abraham Lincoln', 16th President of the United States

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