✦ Historic site
Iron Age enclosed settlement and Anglo-Saxon hunting lodge 68m south west of Cranford Farm
Plan your visit
Getting here
51.48782, -2.43025
Best for
5 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Playgrounds
Free82%playground, parking
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Cycling
Varies65%Named cycling route nearby: Avon Wiltshire Cycle Link
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v9 signed routes nearby · 19 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km▾
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Cotswold WayWalking route164 km▾
The DramwayWalking route15 km▾
The route of a 19th century tramway that carried coal from Coalpit Heath down to the River Avon
Journey of Discovery trail, Dyrham ParkWalking route3.2 km▾
Ramble through the past on this family-friendly trail through Dyrham's parkland, which is steeped in history. For younger walkers, spot carved wooden animals along the way, before ending at Old Lodge. Terrain is steep & uneven in places & seasonally muddy
The Prospect Walk at Dyrham Park, Dyrham ParkWalking route4.8 km▾
Dyrham is perfect for sweeping vistas with views across the Cotswolds & Bristol Channel. Visit the best viewpoints around the park, before finishing at the baroque splendour of the house's East Front. Terrain is steep & uneven in places & seasonally muddy
🚴Cycling
v70 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Yate Spur (planned)Cycling route▾
Yate Spur (current)Cycling route▾
Avon CyclewayCycling route▾
Avon Wiltshire Cycle LinkCycling route▾
Bristol & Bath Railway PathCycling route▾
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route▾
🐴Horse riding
v1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Kings Lanerestricted byway · 178 m▾
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
Parking
1 nearby · 274m
Playground
101m away
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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