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CROFT CASTLE

✦ Ancient woodland286 ha

Getting here

52.28905, -2.80873

Best for

5 activities

Heritage

Free86%

Historic site with public access

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Dog walks

Free72%

Dogs allowed with public access

Cycling

Varies65%

Named cycling route nearby: National Byway (Herefordshire)

Hiking

Free58%

Named hiking route nearby: Ancient Tree Walk

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

56

8 named nearby · 48 public paths

Named routePublic access
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Cycling

2

2 named nearby

Named route

Named routes and paths nearby

Croft Ambrey Walk · Walking4.8 km
Ancient Tree Walk · Walking1.5 km
Fishpool Valley walk · Walking2.4 km
Mortimer Trail · Walking48 km

About this historic site

Grade II* registered historic park and garden

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Sandstone cliff edge at Croft Castle

Sandstone cliff edge at Croft Castle

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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 access🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam

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