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Getting here
51.61150, -1.69854
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pochard +71 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pochard +71 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Historic gardens
Good match
Historic site with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
D'Arcy Dalton WayWalking route107 km
Follows roughly the western boundary of Oxfordshire in unspoilt countryside.
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
The Cole and its Landscape (Formerly the Red Walk: Coleshill)Walking route6.4 km
Follow red way markers on this circular flat route through the Coleshill Estate. Some tracks and footpaths may be muddy and uneven, especially after rain. There are a number of stiles, gates and a small footbridge.
Ancient History & Agriculture Walk (Formerly the Orange Walk)Walking route5.6 km
An undulating circular walk following farm tracks and footpaths across fields with an ascent through woodland. Some tracks and footpaths may be muddy and uneven.
South Swindon Green TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Eastern FlyerCycling route
Vale Cycle LinksCycling route
Urban RoundCycling route27 km
Dorcan RoundCycling route11.3 km
Kingsdown LaneCycling route2.9 km
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Roves Lanebridleway · 735 m
Wildlife to spot
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