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Kilsby Playing Field

1 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • ☀️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
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +64 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +64 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Small Tortoiseshell, Large White +44 more · last seen 2025

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

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Oxford Canal WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Jurassic WayWalking route142 km
Named routeLength 142 kmRegional walking route
Rail Trail: The Avon Valley from Rugby CircularWalking route4.8 km

A 3-mile walk sampling a different side of Rugby, with an amble along the Avon Valley through peace and quiet to the village of Clifton-upon-Dunsmore. Duration: 1.5 hours Distance: 3 miles

Named routeRef rtRAVLength 4.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

24 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41National Cycle Network
Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route785 m
Named routeRef 50Length 785 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 50Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.4 km
Named routeRef 50Length 2.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.8 km
Named routeRef 50Length 4.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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