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This moderate walk starts from Upton House, a National Trust property near Radway, and takes you up to the Edge Hill escarpment where the views really open out across Warwickshire.
On a clear day you get a genuine sense of how much landscape spreads out before you from up there.
Edge Hill itself has serious historical weight behind it—this is where the English Civil War's first major battle took place in 1642. Walking across the ground where that happened gives you a tangible connection to centuries of English history, even if imagining the actual scene requires some effort on a peaceful day.
Once you're back at Upton House, there's plenty to keep you occupied. The 17th-century building houses an impressive art collection, and the gardens have been carefully restored to make them worth exploring properly. You can grab tea and pick up souvenirs at the on-site facilities, so it works well as a proper base for the day rather than just a starting point.
Parking at Upton House is straightforward with ample spaces available. If you need somewhere to stay or want more choice for eating and shopping, Banbury is an easy drive east and offers the full range of market town facilities and accommodation that Upton House itself doesn't provide.
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