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Castle mound

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📷 Wikipedia · Cambridge Castle · CC BY-SA 3.0

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WildlifeBirdsAncient
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.63459, -0.83342

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🦌18+ species of mammals recorded in the area — Soprano Pipistrelle and Noctule are among those seen
  • 🍄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

Wildlife

Very strong match

Free

Mammals — Soprano Pipistrelle, Noctule, Common Pipistrelle +15 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Pheasant, Moorhen, Mallard +64 more · last seen 2026

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Mushroom foraging

Strong match

Varies

Fungi — Witch's Butter, Yellow Brain, Twig Parachute +35 more · last seen 2026

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Purple Emperor, Scarce Chaser, Common Darter +242 more · last seen 2025

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Midshires WayWalking route370 km▾

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
Rutland RoundWalking route105 km▾
Named routeLength 105 kmRegional walking route
Leicestershire RoundWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

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6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 64Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 64National Cycle Network
National Byway (Rutland)Cycling route▾

National Byway in Rutland

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Oakham Loop)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 63Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route9.1 km▾
Named routeRef 63Length 9.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km▾
Named routeRef 63Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

21 photos from nearby open sources

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Cambridge Castle

📷 Wikipedia · Cambridge Castle · CC BY-SA 3.0

Cambridge Castle

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Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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