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Farleigh Hungerford Castle

1 ha

📷 Mike Searle · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.31745, -2.28690

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Picnic spot

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +59 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +59 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Small White, Red Admiral +53 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large White, Small White, Red Admiral +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Blackthorn, Ramsons, Beech

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional 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
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Cycling

51 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
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Farleigh Hungerford Castle - the Outer Court

📷 Mike Searle · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Farleigh Hungerford Castle - the Outer Court

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Barton Farm Country ParkUrban park3.5 km→✦Tithe BarnHistoric site3.6 km→✦Monastic grange at Barton FarmHistoric site3.6 km→⚽Victory FieldPlaying field3.7 km→🌱Southwick Country ParkUrban park3.9 km→✦IFORD MANORHistoric site1.5 km→

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