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Medieval village and field system remains immediately south of Bradley Hall

4 ha

📷 Sandy Gerrard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeHeritageInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Getting here

53.00770, -2.73749

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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
  • ✦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

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Meadow Brown, Small White +55 more · last seen 2019; Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Meadow Brown, Small White +55 more · last seen 2019

Free

Bird watching

Birds — House Sparrow, Great Tit, Chaffinch +42 more · last seen 2025; Birds — House Sparrow, Great Tit, Chaffinch +42 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Norway Maple, Common Nettle, Himalayan Balsam +35 more · last seen 2017; Plants — Norway Maple, Common Nettle, Himalayan Balsam +35 more · last seen 2017

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Common Nettle, Hawthorn, Dandelion +2 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cheshire CircuitWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Shropshire Way - Wem to WhitchurchWalking route25 km
Named routeRef ShW12aLength 25 kmRegional walking route
Maelor WayWalking route39 km
Named routeLength 39 kmRegional walking route
South Cheshire WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 51kmRegional walking route
Sandstone TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
Hamlets and HedgerowsCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Byway (Shropshire)Cycling route

National Byway route in Shropshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route370 m
Named routeRef 45Length 370 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 45Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Guide Post near Bradley Hall

📷 Sandy Gerrard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Guide Post near Bradley Hall

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Castle Hill motte, MalpasHistoric site2.4 km→🌱The RecUrban park2.7 km→✦Malpas Castle HillHistoric site2.4 km→🌱Iscoyd ParkUrban park3.9 km→✦Malpas cross at town centre junction of Church Street and Oldhall StreetHistoric site2.3 km→✦Medieval and post-medieval settlement remains and associated field system immediately east of Overton HallHistoric site4 km→

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