Warbrook House is a building of historical significance and is listed as Grade I in the English Heritage Register. It was built in 1724 by the architect John James for his own use. It was subsequently the home of a number of notable people and is now a hotel.
English country houseGrade I listed buildingc. 1724
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren 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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren 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
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking
Best for
8 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wren, Robin, Blackbird +73 more · last seen 2026; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Free
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Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: WARBROOK HOUSE; Historic site with public access
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Wren, Robin, Blackbird +73 more · last seen 2026; Lowland heathland priority habitat
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Common Darter, Black-tailed Skimmer, Common Blue Damselfly +32 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Grey Willow, Yorkshire-fog, Soft-rush +121 more · last seen 2025
A waymarked trail across Finchampstead Ridges, with views toward the Hog's Back ridge in Surrey. The route takes in two ponds, a woodland section, with slopes & opportunities to spot wildlife including birds of prey, deer and colourful dragonflies
Named routeLength 2.2 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
An area of wet woodlands & lowland heath providing habitat for birds & invertebrates. Explore the views, flora & fauna of the broadleaved & coniferous woods, the naturally created Heath Pond, and the rare delights of a heathland habitat.
Named routeLength 2.1 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Blackwater Valley PathWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
The Wokingham WayWalking route▾
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Cycling
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5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
California GreenwayCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route▾
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Route 2Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 2Local cycle route
Cove LCNCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Finchampstead Useful Cycle RoutesCycling route▾
Named route
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Mountain biking
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1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route▾
King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.
