Plan your visit
HeritageWildlifeCycling
Public accessDogs welcome
Getting here
52.67727, -2.80015
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Free
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 44
Varies
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v6 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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vWalking
Shropshire Way - stage 01Walking route24.1 km▾
Named routeRef ShW01Length 24.1 kmLocal walking route
Chris Bagley WalkWalking route▾
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 15Walking route21.1 km▾
Named routeRef ShW15Length 21.1 kmLocal walking route
Severn Way (2) Shrewsbury to WorcesterWalking route93 km▾
Named routeRef SW (2)Length 93 kmRegional walking route
Shropshire Way - linkWalking route8 km▾
Named routeRef ShW10aLength 8 kmRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
v74 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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vCycling
Route 44Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
Route 81Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route▾
National Byway in Herefordshire
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Alternative RouteCycling route99 m▾
Named routeRef 81Length 99 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route885 m▾
Named routeRef 44Length 885 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km▾
Named routeRef 44Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
About this historic site
Welbatch Pit Mound is an ancient historic site. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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21 photos from nearby open sources
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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