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Bury Ditches, a small multivallate hillfort on the summit of Sunnyhill

9 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome9 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit +64 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit +64 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Bumblebee, Common Carder Bee, Chrysotoxum bicinctum +98 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hazel, Cat's-ear, Blackthorn +115 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Middle Woodbatch CircularWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Heart of Wales Line TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 02Walking route19.1 km
Named routeRef ShW02Length 19.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 03Walking route18.1 km
Named routeRef ShW03Length 18.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 04Walking route18 km
Named routeRef ShW04Length 18 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 44Cycling route
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway Church Stretton LoopCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route

National Byway in Herefordshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route11.6 km
Named routeRef 44Length 11.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route913 m
Named routeRef 44Length 913 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route340 m
Named routeRef 44Length 340 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

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