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Deserted village

5 ha

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Kestrel and Chaffinch
  • 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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Kestrel, Chaffinch, Jackdaw +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: HEATH CHAPEL; Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Kestrel, Chaffinch, Jackdaw +63 more · last seen 2025; Traditional orchard priority habitat

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown, Green-veined White +13 more · last seen 2025; Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yarrow, Ash, Dog's Mercury +115 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Shropshire Way - stage 06Walking route17.1 km
Named routeRef ShW06Length 17.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 07Walking route17.6 km
Named routeRef ShW07Length 17.6 kmLocal walking route
Corvedale Three Castles WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

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