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Historic site

The Ditches (or Larden Ditches) in Mogg Forest

✦ Ancient woodland6 ha

Getting here

52.54433, -2.64647

Best for

3 activities

Heritage

Free86%

Historic site with public access

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Dog walks

Free72%

Dogs allowed with public access

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10

8 named nearby · 2 public paths

Named routePublic access

Named routes and paths nearby

Shropshire Way - stage 07 · Walking17.6 km
Shropshire Way - stage 08 · Walking20.1 km
Stanway Coppice Walk, Wilderhope Manor · Walking2.4 km
Longville Coppice Walk, Wilderhope Manor · Walking2.9 km

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

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🌱 Visiting this spring

  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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