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Historic site

Offa's Dyke: section on Madgett Hill, 290m south east of Brook House

✦ Ancient woodland0 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Best for

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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3 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Gloucestershire WayWalking route161 km
Named routeLength 161 kmRegional walking route
Offa's Dyke PathWalking route285 km
Named routeRef ODPLength 285 kmNational walking route
Wye Valley WalkWalking route218 km
Named routeRef WVWLength 218 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

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10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wye Valley GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 32Cycling route
Named routeRef 32Regional cycle route
N/ACycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 32Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 32Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route459 m
Named routeRef 32Length 459 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route3.4 km
Named routeRef 31Length 3.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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12 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Part of Offa's Dyke Path climbing Madgett Hill

Part of Offa's Dyke Path climbing Madgett Hill

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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

Facilities

Café

1 nearby · 266m

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Parking

2 nearby · 128m

✦ 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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