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Hyssington Castle

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Dogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chiffchaff and Wren
  • 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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chiffchaff, Wren, Blackbird +56 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Chiffchaff, Wren, Blackbird +56 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Green-winged Orchid, Sweet Vernal-grass, Common Bird's-foot-trefoil +135 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Green-winged Orchid, Sweet Vernal-grass, Common Bird's-foot-trefoil +135 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Small White +40 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Small White +40 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Plants — Barren Strawberry, Garlic Mustard, Common Sorrel +2 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The Stiperstones CircularWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 02Walking route19.1 km
Named routeRef ShW02Length 19.1 kmLocal walking route
🚴

Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 44Cycling route
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route

National Byway in Herefordshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route4.5 km
Named routeRef 44Length 4.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.5 km
Named routeRef 44Length 3.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 44Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route102 m
Named routeRef 44Length 102 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Motte at the castle site at Hyssington

Motte at the castle site at Hyssington

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