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Bailey Hill motte and bailey castle, High Bradfield

1 ha

Plan your visit

HeritageWildlifeBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 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

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Bird watching

Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 8; Named hiking route nearby: Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 8

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 26 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Sheffield Country WalkWalking route85 km
Named routeLength 85 kmRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 9Walking route14.5 km
Named routeLength 14.5 kmRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 8Walking route16.9 km
Named routeLength 16.9 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
Sheffield Local Cycle NetworkCycling route

Sheffield Local Cycle Network

Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 627Cycling route
Named routeRef 627National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route6.1 km
Named routeRef 627Length 6.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route348 m
Named routeRef 627Length 348 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 627Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

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