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Muscott deserted medieval village and double moated site

7 ha

📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

52.26459, -1.08260

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • ✦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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Great Tit +57 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Great Tit +57 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Green-veined White +26 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Small White, Large White, Green-veined White +26 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ground-ivy, Marsh-marigold, Few-flowered Garlic +14 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Ground-ivy, Marsh-marigold, Few-flowered Garlic +14 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Few-flowered Garlic, White Dead-nettle, Garlic Mustard +1 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Nene WayWalking route177 km
Named routeLength 177 kmRegional walking route
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
Jurassic WayWalking route142 km
Named routeLength 142 kmRegional walking route
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route

Napton to Coy Carp section

Named routeRegional walking route
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 50Cycling route
Named routeRef 50National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 50Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route49 m
Named routeRef 50Length 49 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 50Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route146 m
Named routeRef 50Length 146 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 50Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Medieval gatehouse, Muscott House

📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Medieval gatehouse, Muscott House

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Daventry Country ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Pocket ParkUrban park3.9 km→🌱Monksmoor ParkUrban park4.7 km→🦉DAVENTRY COUNTRY PARKNature reserve4.9 km→🌱The GreenUrban park3.1 km→⚽Jubilee Field Recreation GroundPlaying field3.9 km→

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