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Roman villa north of Yewden Lodge

8 ha

📷 David Hawgood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome8 ha

Getting here

51.56386, -0.86912

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Jackdaw
  • ✦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· PaidToilets

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Mallard +77 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Mallard +77 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, 7-spot Ladybird, Minotaur Beetle +45 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

toilets

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 28 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Chiltern WayWalking route275 km

A waymarked long-distance footpath in southern England

Named routeRef CWLength 275 kmRegional walking route
Oxfordshire WayWalking route110 km

a traverse of Oxfordshire from the Cotswolds to the Chilterns

Named routeRef OWLength 110 kmRegional walking route
Shakespeare's WayWalking route235 km
Named routeLength 235 kmRegional walking route
Hambleden Valley, Turville and Fingest, Central ChilternsWalking route16.3 km

Starting from Hambleden, cross the Hamble Brook chalk stream before climbing the valley hills & woods. Descend into Turville & Fingest, then climb for views before turning south for a gentle return to Hambleden. Pass 4 pubs. Some stiles & uneven paths.

Named routeLength 16.3 kmDuration 04:00-05:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Chiltern Way Berkshire LoopWalking route28 km

Long distance path

Named routeRef CWBLength 28 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 5Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Chilterns CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Named routeRef 4Length 2.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

10 public paths nearby

Public paths
Dairy Lanebridleway · 532 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 532 mPath type: service
Dairy Lanebridleway · 106 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 106 mPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Mill End Car Park, Hambleden Valley

📷 David Hawgood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Mill End Car Park, Hambleden Valley

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🌱Mill MeadowsUrban park3.9 km→✦Hurley Priory: A moated Benedictine priory and fishponds and the remains of Ladye Place MansionHistoric site4.5 km→✦ObeliskHistoric site3.9 km→🌱Station ParkUrban park3.9 km→✦PARK PLACE, AND TEMPLE COMBEHistoric site3.7 km→✦A slight univallate hillfort known as Medmenham CampHistoric site2.4 km→