Boscobel House is a Grade II* listed building in the parish of Boscobel in Shropshire. It has been, at various times, a farmhouse, a hunting lodge, and a holiday home; but it is most famous for its role in the escape of Charles II after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Today it is managed by English Heritage.
Insects — Eudasyphora cyanella, Syrphus, Scathophaga stercoraria +63 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Eudasyphora cyanella, Syrphus, Scathophaga stercoraria +63 more · last seen 2026
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Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Varies
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
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Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Dilated Scalewort, Three-cornered Garlic, Peach-leaved Bellflower +7 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Dilated Scalewort, Three-cornered Garlic, Peach-leaved Bellflower +7 more · last seen 2026
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Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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2 signed routes nearby
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Monarch's WayWalking route990 km▾
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Staffordshire Way (Cannock Chase South)Walking route▾
Staffordshire Way, part Cannock Chase - south
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling
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4 signed routes nearby
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Route 81Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route20 m▾
Named routeRef 81Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1 km▾
Named routeRef 81Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route589 m▾
Named routeRef 81Length 589 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
