Harlescott Grange moated site
0 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds🦉Wildlife🌳Ancient
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
52.73951, -2.74003
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground 192m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground 192m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Best for
7 activities🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +75 more · last seen 2026
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +75 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland
🌳Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Rhyzobius chrysomeloides, 7-spot Ladybird, 22-spot Ladybird +54 more · last seen 2026
🍂Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Southern Marsh-orchid, Horse-radish, Chicory +4 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Shropshire Way - stage 01Walking route24.1 km▾
Named routeRef ShW01Length 24.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 10Walking route18.1 km▾
Named routeRef ShW10Length 18.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 11Walking route18.6 km▾
Named routeRef ShW11Length 18.6 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 15Walking route21.1 km▾
Named routeRef ShW15Length 21.1 kmLocal walking route
Severn Way (2) Shrewsbury to WorcesterWalking route93 km▾
Named routeRef SW (2)Length 93 kmRegional walking route
72 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Route 44Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway (Shropshire)Cycling route▾
National Byway route in Shropshire
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 81Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route▾
National Byway in Herefordshire
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Alternative RouteCycling route99 m▾
Named routeRef 81Length 99 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Photos
19 photos from nearby open sources
Semis on Little Harlescott Lane
Photos
Semis on Little Harlescott Lane
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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