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HATHEROP CASTLE

116 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessDogs welcome116 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦88+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Woodpigeon
  • 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Barn Owl, Woodpigeon, Mallard +85 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access; Grade II* listed building: CHURCH OF ST NICHOLAS

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Barn Owl, Woodpigeon, Mallard +85 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Peacock, Comma +35 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Garden Lady's-mantle, Water Figwort +54 more · last seen 2023

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 31 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
Snake Lanepublic footpath · 74 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 74 mPath type: unclassified
Pitham Brook Pathpublic footpath · 1.5 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.5 kmSurface groundPath type: footway
Snake Drivepublic footpath · 362 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 362 mPath type: footway
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footpath on the edge of Hatherop

Footpath on the edge of Hatherop

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