The Top 20 Attractions around Rugby
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Rugby. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Rugby is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: December 2, 2025
Elephant Sculpture at Ryton Pools
Highlight • Monument
Although part of Ryton Wood was lost to sand and gravel extraction in the 1960s, the wood has been returned to its present excellence though traditional management practices, and is …
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Sand Martin Nesting Wall, Ryton Pools Country Park
Highlight • Natural
As part of the creation of a new UK Mail facility at the Prologis Park Ryton, our client Prologis had created a temporary borrow pit as part of the works …
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Ryton Wood
Highlight • Natural
Although part of Ryton Wood was lost to sand and gravel extraction in the 1960s, the wood has been returned to its present excellence though traditional management practices, and is …
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St John the Baptist Church, Brinklow
Highlight • Historical Site
The parish church of ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, on the west side of the main street, stands in a small churchyard on the slope of a hill, the ground falling …
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Draycote Water
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
There is a really nice cyclist friendly cafe here. worth having a cafe bike lock with you.
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Wolston War Memorial
Highlight • Monument
When the War Memorial was first proposed, as a tribute to the memory of those brave villagers who had gone off to fight in the Great War and failed to …
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Wappenbury Woods
Highlight • Historical Site
This reserve is a large semi-natural ancient woodland. It is rich in plants, butterflies and birds.
Mentioned in the Domesday Book, records show that Richard of Wappenbury was given modest …
Mentioned in the Domesday Book, records show that Richard of Wappenbury was given modest …
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Oxford Canal Locks and Narrowboats
Highlight • Structure
Picturesque area with easy access from A426
canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network/oxford-canal
Great cycle way and/ or pathway from Rugby to Braunston
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canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network/oxford-canal
Great cycle way and/ or pathway from Rugby to Braunston
google.co.uk/maps/dir/52.3892348,-1.2524688/52.353078,-1.2023153/52.3401376,-1.2207475/52.3154839,-1.2348238/52.2928375,-1.2185159/Admiral+Nelson/@52.2900026,-1.2107912,15z/data=!4m23!4m22!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m0!1m10!3m4!1m2!1d-1.2188647!2d52.2890597!3s0x48773e60d46e0089:0x8a04422f8724ffa!3m4!1m2!1d-1.2019483!2d52.289051!3s0x48773e6b3e93dd7b:0x52c782c89348f7ca!1m5!1m1!1s0x0:0xdc4226d41cebe428!2m2!1d-1.196714!2d52.288669!3e2
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New Close Wood
Highlight (Segment) • Forest
The path passes through the heart of New Close Wood, which is predominately oak woodland with ash and frequent silver birch. Other woody species to look out for include hazel, …
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Cycling Lanes Around Monks Kirby
Highlight • Trail
The charming village of Monks Kirby is set in a nice shallow valley, with only about two hundred houses. It is small and picturesque. It is a historical hamlet with …
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