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Dovecote 300m south of Hodnet Hall

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📷 Kevin Waterhouse · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeAncient
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.84971, -2.58160

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chiffchaff and Robin
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Chiffchaff, Robin, Moorhen +70 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Chiffchaff, Robin, Moorhen +70 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, 16-spot Ladybird +80 more · last seen 2025

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Bluebell, Common Ragwort, Creeping Buttercup +182 more · last seen 2025

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

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6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
hodnet-market draytonCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Byway (Shropshire)Cycling route▾

National Byway route in Shropshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route150 m▾
Named routeRef 45Length 150 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route13.4 km▾
Named routeRef 45Length 13.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km▾
Named routeRef 45Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Hodnet Hall Estate Dovecote

📷 Kevin Waterhouse · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Hodnet Hall Estate Dovecote

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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

🌱Hawkstone Park FolliesUrban park3.5 km→🌱Hodnet Hall GardensUrban park300 m→✦HAWKSTONEHistoric site3.2 km→🌱The MeadowUrban park900 m→✦HODNET HALLHistoric site300 m→⛪St Luke's ChurchReligious grounds500 m→