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SWIFT VALLEY

27 ha

📷 Ian Rob · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome27 ha

Getting here

52.39791, -1.26040

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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
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 299m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

8 activities

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Country park — designed for family visits

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Picnic day out

Country park — good for group day out

Free

Wildlife

Country park — managed habitat

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Oxford Canal WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Shakespeare's Avon WayWalking route142 km

From the source at Naseby, Northamptonshire to the Severn at Tewkesbury

Named routeRef SAWLength 142 kmRegional walking route
Rail Trail: The Avon Valley from Rugby CircularWalking route4.8 km

A 3-mile walk sampling a different side of Rugby, with an amble along the Avon Valley through peace and quiet to the village of Clifton-upon-Dunsmore. Duration: 1.5 hours Distance: 3 miles

Named routeRef rtRAVLength 4.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
ACW Circular Walk 12OWalking route
Named routeRef C12OLocal walking route
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41National Cycle Network
Viaduct CyclewayCycling route

Ways signed by route signs as part of the Viaduct Cycleway

Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 53Cycling route
Named routeRef 53National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route214 m
Named routeLength 214 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 41Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route179 m
Named routeRef 53Length 179 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

About this country park

Swift Valley is a 27-hectare Country Park located in Rugby, West Midlands. It features riverside paths, meadows, and woodland areas that are home to various wildlife, including birds and small mammals, suitable for walking and exploring.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Brownsover -Swift Valley

📷 Ian Rob · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Brownsover -Swift Valley

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Caldecott ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Caldecott ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Jubilee GardensUrban park2.5 km→🌱Jubilee GardensUrban park2.5 km→🌱Jubilee GardensUrban park2.5 km→🌱Jubilee GardensUrban park2.6 km→

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