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Almeley Castle

2 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • 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

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Wren +50 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Wren +50 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Gatekeeper, Ringlet +30 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Ivy, Herb-Robert +158 more · last seen 2022

Free

Heritage

Historic site; Grade I listed building nearby: Church of St Mary

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Herefordshire TrailWalking route246.5 km
Named routeLength 246.5 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Wales & border)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Radnor RingCycling route
Named routeRef 825National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 825Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route535 m
Named routeRef 825Length 535 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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