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Medieval ringwork castle and associated Civil War earthwork defence

1 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦94+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Robin
  • 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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Goldfinch +91 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Goldfinch +91 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Oedemera femoralis, Eristalis pertinax, Southern Green Shieldbug +19 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 20 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Salmon WayWalking route
Named routeArlingham paths
Severn Way (3) Worcester to BristolWalking route153 km
Named routeRef SW (3)Length 153 kmRegional walking route
Allsopp Closepublic footpath · 85 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 85 mPath type: residential
Unlawater Lanepublic footpath · 176 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 176 mPath type: unclassified
Unlawater Lanepublic footpath · 51 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 51 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 42Cycling route
Named routeRef 42National Cycle Network
Family cycle route (easy)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route7.4 km
Named routeRef 42Length 7.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route177 m
Named routeRef 42Length 177 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route591 m
Named routeRef 42Length 591 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route68 m
Named routeRef 42Length 68 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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