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Medieval settlement at Brookhampton

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome8 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Jackdaw +85 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Jackdaw +85 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Insect spotting

Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Common Blue Damselfly, Harlequin Ladybird +8 more · last seen 2025

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
Centenary WayWalking route
Named routeRef CWListed length 100 miRegional walking route
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
The Shenington Round from Upton House, Upton House and GardensWalking route11.2 km

Mostly easy going on established footpaths and fields. Sections will be muddy after wet weather, especially along escarpment edge and boggy near Shenington village. There are gates and stiles. Dogs should be kept under close control.

Named routeLength 11.2 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Upton House Ley Line Walk, Upton House and GardensWalking route8.8 km

Mostly easy going on established footpaths and fields. Sections will be muddy after wet weather, especially along Edgehill ridge. There are gates, stiles and is steep in places, including a long flight of steps. Dogs should be kept under close control.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Edge Hill Views Walk from Upton House, Upton House and GardensWalking route3.7 km

Mostly easy going on established footpaths and through fields. Some parts will be slippery and muddy in wet weather, especially along the Edgehill ridge. Dogs should be kept under close control.

Named routeLength 3.7 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Fosse2Cycling route
Named routeRef 48National Cycle Network
Warwick-Leamington-WellesbourneCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 48Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.3 km
Named routeRef 48Length 4.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Compton Verney mountain bike routeMountain bike route
Named routeRound trip
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Horse riding

15 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Cows in field next to Brookhampton farm

Cows in field next to Brookhampton farm

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