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Getting here
52.09349, -2.97163
About Bredwardine Castle
Bredwardine Castle was sited in the village of Bredwardine in Herefordshire, England beside the River Wye. Thought to have been built in the second half of the 12th century. By the 15th century it had become a ruin.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chiffchaff 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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chiffchaff 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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Chiffchaff, Blackbird, Robin +82 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Chiffchaff, Blackbird, Robin +82 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Hydropsyche, Minotaur Beetle, Common Cockchafer +20 more · last seen 2025; Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Mistletoe, Hart's-Tongue, Holly +93 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Wye Valley WalkWalking route218 km
Herefordshire TrailWalking route246.5 km
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
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