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Harlescott Grange moated site

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BirdsWildlifeAncient
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +75 more · last seen 2026

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +75 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Rhyzobius chrysomeloides, 7-spot Ladybird, 22-spot Ladybird +54 more · last seen 2026

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Seasonal nature

Good match

Free

Plants — Southern Marsh-orchid, Horse-radish, Chicory +4 more · last seen 2025

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 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
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Cycling

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

19 photos from nearby open sources

Semis on Little Harlescott Lane

Semis on Little Harlescott Lane

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Facilities

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Parking

10 nearby · 53m

🛝

Playground

2 · 192m away

Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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