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Upton medieval village and C17 garden earthworks

19 ha
BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome19 ha

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 Robin
  • 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
Bike parkingParking· Free

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Magpie +77 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Magpie +77 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cowslip, Cleavers, Lesser Celandine +17 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Cowslip, Cleavers, Lesser Celandine +17 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Common Blue Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird +25 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Common Blue Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird +25 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths 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
Grand Union Canal WalkWalking route

Napton to Coy Carp section

Named routeRegional walking route
Northamptonshire RoundWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

102 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 536Cycling route
Named routeRef 536National Cycle Network
Brampton Valley WayCycling route
Named route
Northampton Cycle Network Connect2Cycling route
Named routeRef Connect2Local cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
NorbitalCycling route
Named routeRef 539Round tripNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route874 m
Named routeRef 539Length 874 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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St Michael's Church, Upton

St Michael's Church, Upton

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