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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Shoveler
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Pochard +74 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Pochard +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Deer Shield, Parrot Waxcap, Hairy Curtain Crust +64 more · last seen 2016; Fungi — Deer Shield, Parrot Waxcap, Hairy Curtain Crust +64 more · last seen 2016

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Twayblade, Bluebell, Small Toadflax +171 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Common Twayblade, Bluebell, Small Toadflax +171 more · last seen 2024

Free

Foraging

Plants — Smooth Hawk's-beard, Common Chickweed, Spear-leaved Orache +19 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Peacock +43 more · last seen 2023; Insects — Small White, Large White, Peacock +43 more · last seen 2023

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 8 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
Donnington WayWalking route100 km
Named routeLength 100 kmLocal walking route
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
Family Walk, Lodge Park and Sherborne Park EstateWalking route4.3 km

An ideal walk for families, this route takes in peaceful farmland, woodland and the village. This walk passes through woodland and does get hilly. Dogs should be kept under close control.

Named routeLength 4.3 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Purple Trail, Sherborne Park EstateWalking route6 km

Some sections of trail can get muddy, dog friendly but should be kept under close control

Named routeLength 6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 57Cycling route
Named routeRef 57National Cycle Network
National Byway (Oxon and Glos)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route325 m
Named routeRef 57Length 325 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route206 m
Named routeRef 57Length 206 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route72 m
Named routeRef 57Length 72 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route231 m
Named routeRef 57Length 231 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Little Barrington, St. Peter's Church, eastern aspect

Little Barrington, St. Peter's Church, eastern aspect

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