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Elephant Sculpture at Ryton Pools

West Midlands Region

Elephant Sculpture at Ryton Pools

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Elephant Sculpture at Ryton Pools

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Location: Bubbenhall, Warwick, Warwickshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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October 18, 2022

Mountain biking

These sculptures were created to remind visitors of the rich geological history of the Ryton Pools where pieces of neck, tooth and tusk of the straight-tusked elephant were found in the local sand quarries.

These massive creatures roamed this area half a million years ago and the life size sculptures bring to life the ancient history of the park.

September 11, 2021

Hiking

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 one of the county's largest surviving semi-natural ancient woodlands. Arguably the best of the Princethorpe Woods, Ryton Wood covers 85 hectares, has been designated as an SSSI and boasts an extensive list of notable species. Parts of Ryton Wood date back to the 11th century, so the land may have been wooded since the end of last ice age.

September 12, 2021

Hiking

Funded through the National Lottery Heritage Fund the Dunsmore Living Landscape scheme aims to restore the most significant area of ancient woodland in Warwickshire, increase landscape connectivity through the restoration …

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Ryton Pools Country Park Loop

2.80km

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Enjoy an easy 1.7-mile loop hike through diverse woodlands and meadows at Ryton Pools Country Park, perfect for a quick outdoor escape.

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Paget's Pool – Ryton Pools Country Park loop from Bubbenhall

5.25km

01:22

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Paget's Pool – Ryton Pools Country Park loop from Bubbenhall

6.69km

01:43

30m

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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Bubbenhall, Warwick, Warwickshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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