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Harborough Hall

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📷 Chris Whippet · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.40643, -2.17128

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 290m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

4 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Kestrel, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Kestrel, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +74 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Large White, Gatekeeper +8 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Speckled Wood, Large White, Gatekeeper +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
North Worcestershire PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Blakeshall Trail, Kinver EdgeWalking route3.6 km

Medium difficulty through the woodland and conifer plantation with some steep slopes passing the unique Vale's Rock Houses. https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/kinver-edge-and-the-rock-houses-national-trust

Named routeLength 3.6 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Heathland Trail, Kinver EdgeWalking route2.5 km

Easy stroll with gentle slopes. Passing through heathland habitat, to breath-taking views from along the edge and the Hill Fort.

Named routeLength 2.5 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Woodland Trail, Kinver EdgeWalking route1.5 km

Medium difficulty, some steep slopes and steps. Discover restored Holy Austin Rock Houses, enjoy woodland and views from the Hill Fort.

Named routeLength 1.5 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bridleway leading over Harborough Hill, near Blakedown

📷 Chris Whippet · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bridleway leading over Harborough Hill, near Blakedown

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Broadwaters ParkUrban park4.2 km→🌱Mary Stevens ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Broadwaters ParkUrban park4.3 km→✦HAGLEY HALLHistoric site4.4 km→🌱Hagley ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Mary Stevens ParkUrban park4.9 km→

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