Round barrow 270yds (250m) S of Shobdon Church
0 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds🌳Ancient🦉Wildlife
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
52.25820, -2.87861
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Mallard
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Mallard
- 🍄Mushroom foraging 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
Birds — Blackbird, Mallard, Carrion Crow +74 more · last seen 2025
🌳Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Birds — Blackbird, Mallard, Carrion Crow +74 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Gatekeeper, Harlequin Ladybird, Black Clock +30 more · last seen 2026
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Least Duckweed, Male-fern, Silver Birch +26 more · last seen 2023
🍄Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Oyster Mushroom, Jelly Ear, Coral Spot +5 more · last seen 2023
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Croft Ambrey WalkWalking route4.8 km▾
Named routeLength 4.8 kmRound trip
Ancient Tree WalkWalking route1.5 km▾
Named routeLength 1.5 kmRound trip
Fishpool Valley walkWalking route2.4 km▾
Named routeLength 2.4 kmRound trip
Mortimer TrailWalking route48 km▾
Named routeLength 48 kmRegional walking route
Herefordshire TrailWalking route246.5 km▾
Named routeLength 246.5 kmRegional walking route
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route▾
National Byway in Herefordshire
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Wales & border)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
Facilities
🅿️Parking
1 nearby · Free · 272m
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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