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✦ Historic site

Offa's Dyke: section 430m north east of Middle Knuck Farm

✦ Ancient woodland3 ha

📷 Jeff Buck · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

52.47476, -3.08812

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4 activities

Heritage

Strong match

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Strong match

Ancient woodland

Free

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Good match

Named hiking route nearby: Offa's Dyke Path

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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4 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Offa's Dyke PathWalking route285 km▾
Named routeRef ODPLength 285 kmNational walking route
Middle Woodbatch CircularWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 03Walking route18.1 km▾
Named routeRef ShW03Length 18.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 04Walking route18 km▾
Named routeRef ShW04Length 18 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

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4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 44Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route▾

National Byway in Herefordshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route6.3 km▾
Named routeRef 44Length 6.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km▾
Named routeRef 44Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

21 photos from nearby open sources

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Offa's Dyke Path approaching Middle Knuck

📷 Jeff Buck · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Offa's Dyke Path approaching Middle Knuck

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸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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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Millennium GreenUrban park4.7 km→✦Offa's Dyke: section 175m east of Cefn BronyddHistoric site3.5 km→✦Offa's Dyke: section 400m east of Cwm FarmHistoric site1 km→✦Offa's Dyke: section 1/2 mile (800m) long, SE from county boundary to River Unk Also in Powys: WalesHistoric site2.4 km→✦The Lower Short DitchHistoric site4.1 km→⛪St John's ChurchReligious grounds4.3 km→