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Historic site

Roman villa 200yds (180m) N of Acton Scott Hall

✦ Ancient woodland6 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

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3 activities

Heritage

Free86%

Historic site with public access

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Dog walks

Free72%

Dogs allowed with public access

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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9 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Pole Bank WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Reservoir Walk, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route2.4 km

This short walk starts from Carding Mill Valley at the heart of the Long Mynd and takes you on a gentle stroll past the mill ponds and up the reservoir bank. This route is along a wide footpath. There are steps up the reservoir bank.

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Pipe Walk, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route2.4 km

This walk is a great way to see some beautiful views and also to really get to the heart of 'those blue remembered hills', as mentioned in the poem by A E Housman. There are some steep slopes, steps and narrow paths along this route.

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
The Pools Loop Walk, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Pole Bank WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

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1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway Church Stretton LoopCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

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3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

On part of the Shropshire Way at Acton Scott

On part of the Shropshire Way at Acton Scott

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🌱 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

Facilities

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Parking

3 nearby · 150m

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Toilets

215m away

✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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