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About Clopton Bridge
The Clopton Bridge is a Late Medieval masonry arch bridge with 14 pointed arches, located in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, which spans the River Avon, crossing at the place where the river was forded in Saxon times, and which gave the town its name. The bridge is still in use carrying the A3400 road over the river, and is grade I listed.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Josephine's Café — a good base for a longer summer day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕Josephine's Café — a good base for a longer summer day out
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Robin +56 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Robin +56 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Anthicus antherinus, Scymnus interruptus, Nephus quadrimaculatus +13 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Anthicus antherinus, Scymnus interruptus, Nephus quadrimaculatus +13 more · last seen 2026
Easy access
Good match
parking, toilets
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Shakespeare's WayWalking route235 km
Shakespeare's Avon WayWalking route142 km
From the source at Naseby, Northamptonshire to the Severn at Tewkesbury
Rail Trail: Wootton Wawen > WilmcoteWalking route7.2 km
A 2.5-mile trail exploring Warwickshire’s oldest church, England’s longest iron aqueduct and enjoying some unparalleled views along the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal. Duration: 2.5 hours Distance: 4.5 miles
Rail Trail: Wilmcote > Wootton WawenWalking route8.8 km
A 5.5-mile walk with Shakespearean connections, meandering from Wilmcote along the banks of the River Alne to Wootton Wawen. Duration: 3 hours Distance: 5.5 miles
🚴Cycling
61 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 41Cycling route
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Stratford-IlmingtonCycling route
Warwick-Leamington-WellesbourneCycling route
Main RouteCycling route161 m
Main RouteCycling route15 m
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