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Deserted medieval site adjoining Castle Camps

3 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦31+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Great Tit and Blue Tit
  • 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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Great Tit, Blue Tit, Blackbird +28 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Great Tit, Blue Tit, Blackbird +28 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Red Admiral +37 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Big Shaggy-moss, Bluebell, Cowslip · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Harcamlow WayWalking route
Named routeRef HARRegional walking route
Turpin's Trail 3Walking route

Third of three linked circular walks around the birthplace of Dick Turpin, Highwayman

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Castle Camps Medieval Village Site

Castle Camps Medieval Village Site

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