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Ankerdine Common

1 ha

📷 Richard Webb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsAncientPicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.20626, -2.38796

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦39+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Hawfinch and Wren
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
Parking· FreePicnic spot

Best for

13 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Hawfinch, Wren, Woodpigeon +36 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Hawfinch, Wren, Woodpigeon +36 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — St. George's Mushroom, King Alfred's Cakes, Thimble Morel +61 more · last seen 2023

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Common Pocket-moss, Bluebell +333 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 21 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Martley Circular WalkWalking route6.3 km
Named routeLength 6.3 kmLocal walking route
Parkland WalkWalking route2 km
Named routeLength 2 km
Three Choirs Way (Hereford to Worcester)Walking route

A route between Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester with a theme linked to the music festival celebrated annually in the three Cathedrals.

Named routeRegional walking route
Three Choirs Way (Stanford Bishop to Worcester)Walking route

A route between Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester with a theme linked to the music festival celebrated annually in the three Cathedrals.

Named routeRegional walking route
Worcestershire WayWalking route50 km

Walking route from Bewdley to Great Malvern

Named routeLength 50 kmRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Picnic table, Ankerdine Hill

📷 Richard Webb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Picnic table, Ankerdine Hill

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🦉ANKERDINE COMMONNature reserve0 m→✦BROCKHAMPTON PARKHistoric site5 km→🌱Martley (Millennium Green)Urban park3.8 km→⚽Martley Playing Field and ParkPlaying field3.5 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds3.8 km→🌱The Old BarnUrban park4.5 km→