Plan your visit
Getting here
52.85467, -2.72651
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Shropshire Way - Wem to Whitchurch
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v3 signed routes nearby · 25 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Shropshire Way - Wem to WhitchurchWalking route25 km▾
Shropshire Way - stage 11Walking route18.6 km▾
Shropshire Way - stage 12Walking route23 km▾
Drawwell Walkpublic footpath · 27 m▾
Drawwell Walkpublic footpath · 73 m▾
Mill Streetpublic footpath · 35 m▾
🚴Cycling
v11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Mercian WayCycling route▾
National Byway (Shropshire)Cycling route▾
National Byway route in Shropshire
Meres & Mosses Family Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Signposted as Colemere Family Route
Route 455Cycling route▾
Main RouteCycling route883 m▾
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km▾
About this historic site
Wem Castle Motte is an ancient historic site covering 0 hectares. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
Photos
Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸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
🌱 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
Facilities
Café
Dancing Bean · 83m
Parking
Mill Street Car Park · Paid · 78m
Toilets
259m away
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Nearby places
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