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Crowsnest Dingle

26 ha

📷 Colin Park · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome26 ha

Getting here

52.60899, -2.92781

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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
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Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit +61 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bilberry, Bramble, Rowan +22 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Speckled Wood, Hairy Wood Ant +72 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Speckled Wood, Hairy Wood Ant +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Heather, Wavy Hair-Grass, Bilberry +219 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Heather, Wavy Hair-Grass, Bilberry +219 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Shropshire Way - stage 01Walking route24.1 km
Named routeRef ShW01Length 24.1 kmLocal walking route
Chris Bagley WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
The Stiperstones CircularWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 02Walking route19.1 km
Named routeRef ShW02Length 19.1 kmLocal walking route
The Long Mynd and Ratlinghope Walk, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route16 km

A challenging walk with steep steps, slopes, water crossings, and rocky scrambles. Includes stiles and a farmyards. Wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. May not be suitable in winter and follow any warning signs.

Named routeLength 16 kmDuration 04:00-06:00Round tripLocal walking route
Cheeky Linkpublic footpath · 495 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 495 mSurface unpavedPath type: cycleway
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route

National Byway in Herefordshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 44Cycling route
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway Church Stretton LoopCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route4.4 km
Named routeRef 44Length 4.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 44Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.6 km
Named routeRef 44Length 3.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

14 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Crowsnest Dingle near Snailbeach

📷 Colin Park · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Crowsnest Dingle near Snailbeach

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✦Snailbeach lead mineHistoric site700 m→✦Winding EngineHistoric site400 m→✦Boiler HouseHistoric site400 m→🦉POLES COPPICENature reserve3.4 km→🌱Minsterley Play GroundUrban park3.1 km→⛪St Luke's ChurchReligious grounds800 m→

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