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LYTH HILL

28 ha

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome28 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Shropshire Way - stage 01Walking route24.1 km
Named routeRef ShW01Length 24.1 kmLocal walking route
Chris Bagley WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

17 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 route885 m
Named routeRef 44Length 885 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 44Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route102 m
Named routeRef 44Length 102 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route477 m
Named routeRef 44Length 477 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

9 public paths nearby

Public paths
Chapel Lanebridleway · 621 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 621 mSurface gravelPath type: service
Rope Walkbridleway · 519 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 519 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Green Lanebridleway · 133 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 133 mPath type: residential
Green Lanebridleway · 566 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 566 mPath type: bridleway
Green Lanebridleway · 23 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 23 mPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Property on Lyth Hill near Shrewsbury

Property on Lyth Hill near Shrewsbury

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