CHOLMONDELEY CASTLE
✦ Ancient woodland251 ha
Plan your visit
🌳Ancient🦅Birds💜Bluebells
Public accessDogs welcome251 ha
Getting here
53.05782, -2.68385
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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
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
11 activities🌳Ancient woodland
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Reedbeds — bitterns, marsh harriers, bearded tits and reed warblers; Birds — Coot, Mallard, Tufted Duck +70 more · last seen 2025
💜Bluebell walks
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Yew, Climbing Corydalis · last seen 2025
Reedbeds priority habitat; Birds — Coot, Mallard, Tufted Duck +70 more · last seen 2025
Historic site with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km5 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cheshire CircuitWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
South Cheshire WayWalking route▾
Named routeListed length 51kmRegional walking route
Sandstone TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Marches WayWalking route▾
Raw HeadWalking route▾
14 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
Hamlets and HedgerowsCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
River to RidgeCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route257 m▾
Named routeRef 45Length 257 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route487 m▾
Named routeRef 45Length 487 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
About this historic site
Grade II registered historic park and garden
Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
Cholmondeley Castle Horse Trials: Novice trakehner
Photos
Cholmondeley Castle Horse Trials: Novice trakehner
✦ Ancient✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
Weather for this location
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