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Iron Age enclosed settlement and Anglo-Saxon hunting lodge 68m south west of Cranford Farm

1 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 101m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +50 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +50 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown +94 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 19 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Cotswold WayWalking route164 km
Named routeRef CWLength 164 kmNational walking route
The DramwayWalking route15 km

The route of a 19th century tramway that carried coal from Coalpit Heath down to the River Avon

Named routeLength 15 kmLocal walking route
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

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 00:45Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

70 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Yate Spur (planned)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Yate Spur (current)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Avon CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Avon Wiltshire Cycle LinkCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Bristol & Bath Railway PathCycling route
Named routeRef B&BRPLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Kings Lanerestricted byway · 178 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 178 mPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footpath towards Cranford Farm, Pucklechurch

Footpath towards Cranford Farm, Pucklechurch

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