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Moated monastic grange and fishpond complex at Middle Battenhall Farm, 450m north of Upper Battenhall Farm

9 ha

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WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 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
Parking

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit +66 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit +66 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Azure Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly +53 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Azure Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly +53 more · last seen 2026

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Cotswold Line Cycle Route

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 23 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
Millennium Way (Warks)Walking route100 km

A 100 mile long distance footpath, across the centre of England from Pershore to Chipping Warden via Meriden.

Named routeLength 100 kmRegional walking route
Severn Way (3) Worcester to BristolWalking route153 km
Named routeRef SW (3)Length 153 kmRegional walking route
Worcester Woods Meadows TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Worcester Woods Woodland TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Shrew Pedwaypublic footpath · 71 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 71 mSurface pavedPath type: cycleway
Arran Pedwaypublic footpath · 320 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 320 mSurface pavedPath type: cycleway
Shrew Pedwaypublic footpath · 10 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 10 mSurface pavedPath type: cycleway
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Cycling

179 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Kempsey Norton LoopCycling route13.5 km
Named routeLength 13.5 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Broadheath - Hallow Cycle Leisure RouteCycling route14 km

Starting at Worcester University and heading out to Broardheath and Hallow. A 14 mile circular route with alternatives to shorten it to 7.5 miles. The route covers a mixture of quiet lanes and bridleways.

Named routeRef BroHaLength 14 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Crowle - Tibberton Cycle Leisure RouteCycling route12 km

Starting at Worcester Woods Countryside Centre and heading out to Kempsey. A 12 mile route with alternatives to shorten it to 8 miles. The route covers a mixture of quiet lanes and bridleways.

Named routeLength 12 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Northwick - Ladywood Cycle Leisure RouteCycling route10.5 km

Circular route starting at the Pump House Environment Centre and covering a mixture of quiet lanes and residential streets.The route is 10.5 miles with a short cut that reduces it to 6.5 miles.

Named routeLength 10.5 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Local cycle route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7Local cycle route
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Horse riding

14 public paths nearby

Public paths
Mole Pedwaybridleway · 131 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 131 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Deer Pedwaybridleway · 33 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 33 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Mole Pedwaybridleway · 154 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 154 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Mole Pedwaybridleway · 241 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 241 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Red Hill Lanerestricted byway · 17 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 17 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Upper Battenhall Farm seen from the Blind College

Upper Battenhall Farm seen from the Blind College

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