Jointly owned with Butterfly Conservation, Grafton has been at the heart of one of Worcestershire’s great conservation successes. The wood is the centre of the only colony of brown hairstreak butterflies in the Midlands. These elusive butterflies, on the wing in August and September, have been the subject of a long-term project to ensure their survival. By working with local landowners and encouraging appropriate maintenance of hedgerows, volunteers from both conservation charities have helped the butterflies to increase in range and in numbers.

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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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Location: Grafton Flyford, Wychavon, Worcestershire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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Grafton Wood Nature Reserve – Brown Hairstreak Butterfly Colony

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

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