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France Lynch Pleasure Ground

7 ha

📷 J I Cheetham · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

51.72754, -2.14643

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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 Blue Tit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +57 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +57 more · last seen 2026; Lowland calcareous grassland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Chalk and limestone grassland — chalkhill blue, adonis blue and rare moths; Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood +107 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Wysis WayWalking route88.5 km

Long distance footpath forming a link between the Thames and the Wye

Named routeRef WYSLength 88.5 kmRegional walking route
Walk Around Stroud (The WAS Way)Walking route
Named routeRef WASRound tripLocal walking route
Wheelchair Accessible (Thames & Severn Way)Walking route

Wheelchair accessible towpath diversion around steps at Bowbridge Lock, officially signposted

Named routeRef (T&S W)Point-to-pointRegional walking route
Thames & Severn WayWalking route69.8 km

Linking the Severn to the Thames following the route of the Stroudwater Navigation and Thames & Severn Canal as closely as possible using public rights of way. As the canals are restored, it will be updated to use the reinstated towpath wherever possible.

Named routeRef T&S WLength 69.8 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Cotswold CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef CCRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route911 m
Named routeRef 45Length 911 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route33 m
Named routeRef 45Length 33 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route85 m
Named routeRef 45Length 85 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Air Ambulance, France Lynch Pleasure Ground

📷 J I Cheetham · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Air Ambulance, France Lynch Pleasure Ground

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✦Multi-period site on Minchinhampton CommonHistoric site4.8 km→🌱Rodborough CommonUrban park4.9 km→✦Lypiatt ParkHistoric site2.9 km→🌱Bussage ParkUrban park1.5 km→⛪Minchinhampton Baptist ChurchReligious grounds3.8 km→✦GATCOMBE PARKHistoric site4.4 km→