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Motte and bailey castle with associated remains of a medieval village and ridge and furrow cultivation, 200m west of St Peter's Church

4 ha

📷 Andrew Shannon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsAncientWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Getting here

52.51728, -2.97304

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Moorhen
  • ✦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

10 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Grey Heron +74 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Grey Heron +74 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site with public access

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Scathophaga stercoraria, Opetia nigra, Scaptomyza pallida +27 more · last seen 2025; Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Norway Spruce, Cat's-ear, Sweet Chestnut +103 more · last seen 2024; Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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5 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Adstone WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Middle Woodbatch CircularWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 02Walking route19.1 km▾
Named routeRef ShW02Length 19.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 03Walking route18.1 km▾
Named routeRef ShW03Length 18.1 kmLocal walking route
The Long Mynd and Ratlinghope Walk, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route16 km▾

A challenging walk with steep steps, slopes, water crossings, and rocky scrambles. Includes stiles and a farmyards. Wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. May not be suitable in winter and follow any warning signs.

Named routeLength 16 kmDuration 04:00-06:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

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10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 44Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway Church Stretton LoopCycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route▾

National Byway in Herefordshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route11.6 km▾
Named routeRef 44Length 11.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route6.3 km▾
Named routeRef 44Length 6.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route913 m▾
Named routeRef 44Length 913 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Motte and Baileys west of the village of More

📷 Andrew Shannon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Motte and Baileys west of the village of More

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦LINLEY HALLHistoric site2.5 km→✦Bishop's Castle (remains)Historic site3 km→✦Motte and bailey castle and bishops' palaceHistoric site3 km→⛪Holy Trinity ChurchReligious grounds700 m→⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds2.7 km→⛪St John the Baptist's ChurchReligious grounds3.5 km→