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Lingen Castle

1 ha

📷 Fabian Musto · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.29984, -2.93150

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Raven
  • ✦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

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Raven, Great Tit +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Raven, Great Tit +72 more · last seen 2025; Good quality semi-improved grassland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Nettle, Tormentil, Common Sorrel +74 more · last seen 2022

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Eyed Hawk-moth, Gatekeeper +11 more · last seen 2024; Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 16 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Mortimer TrailWalking route48 km
Named routeLength 48 kmRegional walking route
Herefordshire TrailWalking route246.5 km
Named routeLength 246.5 kmRegional walking route
Wigmore LoopWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Wales & border)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Radnor RingCycling route
Named routeRef 825National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route660 m
Named routeRef 825Length 660 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 825Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route828 m
Named routeRef 825Length 828 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route267 m
Named routeRef 825Length 267 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Lingen Castle (Moat)

📷 Fabian Musto · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Lingen Castle (Moat)

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦BRAMPTON BRYANHistoric site4.6 km→🌱St Michael and All Angels' ChurchUrban park100 m→✦Post-medieval house and gardens at Willey Court, 450m south east of Willey HouseHistoric site4 km→⛪St Michael and All Angels' ChurchReligious grounds100 m→⛪All Saints ChurchReligious grounds2.4 km→✦Wigmore CastleHistoric site4.7 km→