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Multi-period settlement, cemetery, and ceremonial complex West of Lechlade

87 ha

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Dogs welcome87 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦89+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mallard
  • 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Robin +86 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Robin +86 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle, Common Blue Damselfly +11 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle, Common Blue Damselfly +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
D'Arcy Dalton WayWalking route107 km

Follows roughly the western boundary of Oxfordshire in unspoilt countryside.

Named routeLength 107 kmRegional walking route
Thames PathWalking route296 km
Named routeRef TPLength 296 kmNational walking route
Thames & Severn WayWalking route69.8 km

Linking the Severn to the Thames following the route of the Stroudwater Navigation and Thames & Severn Canal as closely as possible using public rights of way. As the canals are restored, it will be updated to use the reinstated towpath wherever possible.

Named routeRef T&S WLength 69.8 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Thames River Walk, BuscotWalking route7.7 km
Named routeLength 7.7 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Buscot Weir Walk, BuscotWalking route1.5 km

Short circular walk to Buscot Weir

Named routeLength 1.5 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Barn at Stud Farm on the outskirts of Lechlade

Barn at Stud Farm on the outskirts of Lechlade

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