Plan your visit
Getting here
52.10163, -2.17799
Best for
5 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Mercian Way
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Moderate match
Named hiking route nearby: Accessible Walk in Croome's Pleasure Grounds, Croome
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v11 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Shakespeare's Avon WayWalking route142 km▾
From the source at Naseby, Northamptonshire to the Severn at Tewkesbury
Millennium Way (Warks)Walking route100 km▾
A 100 mile long distance footpath, across the centre of England from Pershore to Chipping Warden via Meriden.
Severn Way (3) Worcester to BristolWalking route153 km▾
Accessible Walk in Croome's Pleasure Grounds, CroomeWalking route3.2 km▾
Circular route through the historic pleasure grounds, along gravel paths, mostly flat, with one down slope and one up slope, and gates and bridges.
Conservation Walk, CroomeWalking route6.4 km▾
This circular walk highlights the conservation work that has been done to look after the parkland. Along gravel paths and open fields with some uneven ground. Mostly flat with gates, bridges and stiles. Ground will be muddy in wet weather.
Westfield Lanepublic footpath · 49 m▾
Westfield Lanepublic footpath · 327 m▾
Westfield Lanepublic footpath · 353 m▾
🚴Cycling
v28 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Mercian WayCycling route▾
Route (442)Cycling route▾
Cotswold Line Cycle RouteCycling route▾
Kempsey Norton LoopCycling route13.5 km▾
Mercian Way LinkCycling route▾
Route 21Cycling route▾
About this historic site
The Grotto is an ancient historic site. 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
Toilets
256m away
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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