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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Goldfinch, Robin +72 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Goldfinch, Robin +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Harmonia axyridis form succinea +52 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Harmonia axyridis form succinea +52 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Lateral Cryphaea, Forked Veilwort, Capillary Thread-moss +8 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Lateral Cryphaea, Forked Veilwort, Capillary Thread-moss +8 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Centenary WayWalking route
Named routeRef CWListed length 100 miRegional walking route
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
The Shenington Round from Upton House, Upton House and GardensWalking route11.2 km

Mostly easy going on established footpaths and fields. Sections will be muddy after wet weather, especially along escarpment edge and boggy near Shenington village. There are gates and stiles. Dogs should be kept under close control.

Named routeLength 11.2 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Upton House Ley Line Walk, Upton House and GardensWalking route8.8 km

Mostly easy going on established footpaths and fields. Sections will be muddy after wet weather, especially along Edgehill ridge. There are gates, stiles and is steep in places, including a long flight of steps. Dogs should be kept under close control.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Edge Hill Views Walk from Upton House, Upton House and GardensWalking route3.7 km

Mostly easy going on established footpaths and through fields. Some parts will be slippery and muddy in wet weather, especially along the Edgehill ridge. Dogs should be kept under close control.

Named routeLength 3.7 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Fosse2Cycling route
Named routeRef 48National Cycle Network
Warwick-Leamington-WellesbourneCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 48Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route9.4 km
Named routeRef 48Length 9.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.3 km
Named routeRef 48Length 4.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route208 m
Named routeRef 48Length 208 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Compton Verney mountain bike routeMountain bike route
Named routeRound trip

Wildlife to spot

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