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Bodbury Ring: a large univallate hillfort on the summit of Bodbury Hill.

1 ha

📷 Mat Fascione · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsAncientWildlife
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.54815, -2.81993

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Robin
  • 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Carrion Crow, Robin, House Martin +70 more · last seen 2026; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Carrion Crow, Robin, House Martin +70 more · last seen 2026; Upland heathland priority habitat

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Syrphus, Harlequin Ladybird, Golden-ringed Dragonfly +97 more · last seen 2026

Bluebell walks

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Parsley Piert, Spurge-laurel, Heather +10 more · last seen 2025

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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9 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Shropshire Way - stage 01Walking route24.1 km▾
Named routeRef ShW01Length 24.1 kmLocal walking route
Pole Bank WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Reservoir Walk, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route2.4 km▾

This short walk starts from Carding Mill Valley at the heart of the Long Mynd and takes you on a gentle stroll past the mill ponds and up the reservoir bank. This route is along a wide footpath. There are steps up the reservoir bank.

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Pipe Walk, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route2.4 km▾

This walk is a great way to see some beautiful views and also to really get to the heart of 'those blue remembered hills', as mentioned in the poem by A E Housman. There are some steep slopes, steps and narrow paths along this route.

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
The Pools Loop Walk, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

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1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway Church Stretton LoopCycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

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18 public paths nearby

Public paths
Carding Mill Valleybridleway · 38 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 38 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Carding Mill Valleybridleway · 36 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 36 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Carding Mill Valleybridleway · 4 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 4 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Carding Mill Valleybridleway · 126 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 126 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Lower Burwaybridleway · 494 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 494 mSurface compactedPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Earthworks at Bodbury Ring Hillfort

📷 Mat Fascione · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Earthworks at Bodbury Ring Hillfort

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Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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