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Motte and bailey castle 150m south west of Wilderley Hall

1 ha

📷 Andrew Shannon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsAncientWildlife
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.61013, -2.83790

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Chaffinch
  • 💜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 — Wren, Chaffinch, Blackbird +64 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Wren, Chaffinch, Blackbird +64 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Wild Pansy, Hogweed, Yellow-rattle +62 more · last seen 2024; Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — 14-spot Ladybird, Bishop's Mitre, Dock Bug +64 more · last seen 2025

Bluebell walks

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Shropshire Way - stage 01Walking route24.1 km▾
Named routeRef ShW01Length 24.1 kmLocal walking route
Chris Bagley WalkWalking route▾
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 02Walking route19.1 km▾
Named routeRef ShW02Length 19.1 kmLocal walking route
The Long Mynd and Ratlinghope Walk, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route16 km▾

A challenging walk with steep steps, slopes, water crossings, and rocky scrambles. Includes stiles and a farmyards. Wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. May not be suitable in winter and follow any warning signs.

Named routeLength 16 kmDuration 04:00-06:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

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7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route▾

National Byway in Herefordshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 44Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway Church Stretton LoopCycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route3.6 km▾
Named routeRef 44Length 3.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route489 m▾
Named routeRef 44Length 489 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route845 m▾
Named routeRef 44Length 845 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

21 photos from nearby open sources

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Motte and Bailey site at Wilderley Hall

📷 Andrew Shannon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Motte and Bailey site at Wilderley Hall

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Facilities

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Parking

1 nearby · 81m

Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Netley HallUrban park3.8 km→⛪St Edward's ChurchReligious grounds4.5 km→⛪St Ruthen's ChurchReligious grounds4.8 km→⛪St Michael's ChurchReligious grounds2.8 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds4.8 km→⛪St John the Baptist's ChurchReligious grounds4.6 km→