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Moated site 350m north east of Manor Farm, Calverhall

1 ha

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.93561, -2.59306

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦96+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Blue Tit
  • ✦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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Jackdaw +93 more · last seen 2024

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Jackdaw +93 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Rhyzobius litura, 16-spot Ladybird, 22-spot Ladybird +22 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Marchantia polymorpha subsp. ruderalis, Germander Speedwell, Hogweed +27 more · last seen 2022

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 1 public path 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
Marches WayWalking route
Named route
Shropshire Way - Whitchurch to EllesmereWalking route34 km
Named routeRef ShW12bLength 34 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
National Byway (Shropshire)Cycling route

National Byway route in Shropshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
hodnet-market draytonCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 45Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route13.4 km
Named routeRef 45Length 13.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 45Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Entering Calverhall

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Entering Calverhall

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🦉BROWN MOSSNature reserve4.4 km→🌱St Margaret's ChurchUrban park4.3 km→⛪Holy Trinity ChurchReligious grounds500 m→✦Moated site and field system 250m south east of Middle MorreyHistoric site3.2 km→⛪Christ ChurchReligious grounds3.4 km→⛪St Margaret's ChurchReligious grounds4.3 km→