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Motte and bailey castle 100m west of Holy Trinity Church

1 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Moorhen
  • 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· Free

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Grey Heron +77 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Mallard, Moorhen, Grey Heron +77 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Red Soldier Beetle, Eudasyphora cyanella, 7-spot Ladybird +51 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yellow Archangel, Cherry Plum, Lesser Celandine +191 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Adstone WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Middle Woodbatch CircularWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 02Walking route19.1 km
Named routeRef ShW02Length 19.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 03Walking route18.1 km
Named routeRef ShW03Length 18.1 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 44Cycling route
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway Church Stretton LoopCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route

National Byway in Herefordshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route3.5 km
Named routeRef 44Length 3.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route11.6 km
Named routeRef 44Length 11.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route6.3 km
Named routeRef 44Length 6.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Holy  Trinity  Parish  Church  Lydham  13th century

Holy Trinity Parish Church Lydham 13th century

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