Grafton Wood is a triumph for the conservation of one of Britain's rarest species of butterfly. The brown hairstreak thrives in this mixed woodland, which is jointly owned by the Butterfly Conservation and the Worcestershire Wildlife Trust.

August and September are the best months to see the brown hairstreak but the woodland is beautiful all year round.

Clive G

September 16, 2025

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A rightly famous and beautiful stretch of woodland - but no butterflies on show today...

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1. Grafton Wood Nature Reserve – Grafton Wood loop from Flyford Flavell

7.69km

02:03

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Grafton Wood – Grafton Wood Nature Reserve loop from Upton Snodsbury

12.7km

03:21

110m

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3. Grafton Wood – Grafton Wood Nature Reserve loop from Flyford Flavell

5.47km

01:26

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 70 m

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Monday 16 March

11°C

4°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Location: Kington, Wychavon, Worcestershire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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1. Grafton Wood Nature Reserve – Grafton Wood loop from Flyford Flavell

2. Grafton Wood – Grafton Wood Nature Reserve loop from Upton Snodsbury

3. Grafton Wood – Grafton Wood Nature Reserve loop from Flyford Flavell

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