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Dorstone village cross

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Chiffchaff
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Dorstone's Front Room — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· FreePlaygroundToilets

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Chiffchaff, Blue Tit +54 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Roe Deer, Grey Squirrel, Hedgehog +17 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Yellow-Line Quaker, Beaded Chestnut, November Moth agg. +107 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ash, Yarrow, Rowan +195 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wye Valley WalkWalking route218 km
Named routeRef WVWLength 218 kmRegional walking route
Herefordshire TrailWalking route246.5 km
Named routeLength 246.5 kmRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Cross Shaft Sundial on Village Green (Dorstone)

Cross Shaft Sundial on Village Green (Dorstone)

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