Walks near Gaydon
This rural Warwickshire village is located near Leamington Spa and Banbury in the Stratford-on-Avon District of the county.
The area is known for some interesting history and the British Motor Museum which lies just to the north. Here you'll find one of the largest collections of historic British cars in the world, showcasing the rich heritage of the British automotive industry.
This walk from the village follows a section of the Warwickshire Centenary Way to one of the local highlights at the nearby Burton Dassett Hills Country Park.
You can pick up the long distance trail just to the east of the settlement. Follow the waymarked path south east along a quiet country lane and it will soon lead you to the popular country park. Here you can climb a series of hills while enjoying some glorious views over the surrounding countryside and villages.
To continue your walking in the area head a little further east to pick up a nice easy waterside walk along the Oxford Canal Walk.
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Walks near Gaydon
- Leamington Spa - A figure of eight circuit around the Warwickshire town of Royal Leamington Spa
- Banbury - Explore the area surrounding the Oxfordshire town of Banbury on this long circular walk
- Burton Dassett Hills Country Park - This super country park is comprised of a group of ironstone hills which rise to 203m (667 ft)
- Avon Dassett - This pretty little Warwickshire village is located in a lovely spot on the edge of the Cotswolds
- Farnborough Hall - This National Trust owned site is located in the village of Farnborough in rural Warwickshire.
- Edge Hill - This walk visits Edge Hill from the village of Ratley in Warwickshire
- Tysoe Windmill - This circular walk visits the historic Tysoe Windmill in the Stratford-on-Avon District of Warwickshire.
- Harbury - This pretty village is located close to Southam and Leamington Spa in the county of Warwickshire
- Chesterton Windmill - This walk visits a 17th century windmill neary Harbury in Warwickshire
- Southam - The Warwickshire market town of Southam is located in the Stratford-on-Avon district of the county
- Draycote Water - Enjoy a circular waterside cycle or walk around the delightful Draycote Water Country Park near Rugby
- Charlecote Park - Enjoy an easy walk around the beautiful Charlecote Park in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire
- Oakley Wood - Enjoy a peaceful woodland walk through Oakley Wood, near Leamington Spa
- Napton on the Hill - This Warickshire based village is in a fine location for canal, country and lakeside walking
- Napton Reservoir - This walk visits Napton Reservoir near the village of Napton on the Hill in Warwickshire
- Compton Verney - This walk explores the Capability Brown landscaped grounds surrounding this Georgian Mansion in Warwickshire.
- Oxford Canal Walk - Follow the Oxford Canal from Oxford to Coventry on this splendid waterside walk
Photos
The Gaydon Inn
Gaydon, St. Giles'
The British Motor Museum . The museum houses over 300 historic cars, including iconic British marques such as Jaguar, Aston Martin, Mini, Rolls-Royce, and many others. The collection spans different eras and showcases the evolution of British automobiles over time.
Gaydon Village Hall, Church Road
Lane to Northend
Burton Dassett Hills Country Park
The Beacon, Burton Dassett hills
Looking across the Burton Dassett Hills