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Moated site and fishponds at Bowercourt Farm

1 ha

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🦌19+ species of mammals recorded in the area — Grey Squirrel and Rabbit are among those seen
  • 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

8 activities

Wildlife

Mammals — Grey Squirrel, Rabbit, Brown Hare +16 more · last seen 2024; Traditional orchard priority habitat

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Goldfinch, House Sparrow, Chaffinch +54 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Gatekeeper, Painted Lady +41 more · last seen 2025; Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
North Worcestershire PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Worcestershire WayWalking route50 km

Walking route from Bewdley to Great Malvern

Named routeLength 50 kmRegional walking route
Geopark WayWalking route175 km
Named routeRef geoLength 175 kmRegional walking route
Ribbesford Circular TrailWalking route2 km
Named routeRef RCTLength 2 kmLocal walking route
Abberley Circular WalkWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route22 m
Named routeRef 45Length 22 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route821 m
Named routeRef 45Length 821 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route17 m
Named routeRef 45Length 17 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route162 m
Named routeRef 45Length 162 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route633 m
Named routeRef 45Length 633 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wyre Forest Green RouteMountain bike route
Named route
Wyre Forest Blue RouteMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

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