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Motte and bailey castle at Castle Green

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Redwing and Fieldfare
  • 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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Redwing, Fieldfare, Blackbird +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Redwing, Fieldfare, Blackbird +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Azure Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly +34 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

7 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Choirs Way (Hereford to Worcester)Walking route

A route between Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester with a theme linked to the music festival celebrated annually in the three Cathedrals.

Named routeRegional walking route
A Walk in Elgar Country, The FirsWalking route3.2 km

Explore the village of Lower Broadheath, Elgar's birthplace, where the composer loved to roam, on an easy circular walk. The route follows bridleways and footpaths across fields, with one stile, gentle slopes and some road walking.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Three Choirs Way (Stanford Bishop to Worcester)Walking route

A route between Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester with a theme linked to the music festival celebrated annually in the three Cathedrals.

Named routeRegional walking route
Three Choirs Way (Worcester to Malvern)Walking route

A route between Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester with a theme linked to the music festival celebrated annually in the three Cathedrals.

Named routeRegional walking route
Worcestershire WayWalking route50 km

Walking route from Bewdley to Great Malvern

Named routeLength 50 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Broadheath - Hallow Cycle Leisure RouteCycling route14 km

Starting at Worcester University and heading out to Broardheath and Hallow. A 14 mile circular route with alternatives to shorten it to 7.5 miles. The route covers a mixture of quiet lanes and bridleways.

Named routeRef BroHaLength 14 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Malvern LCN Route 10Cycling route

Malvern Retail Park to Pickersleigh Avenue

Named routeRef 10Point-to-pointLocal cycle route
Local Cycle Route 3Cycling route

A long route curved around the periphery of worcester. Connects with National cycle routes 46 and 45 in both the Northern and Southern ends.

Named routeRef 3Point-to-pointLocal cycle route
Route 46Cycling route
Named routeRef 46National Cycle Network
Malvern LCN Route 9Cycling route

Malvern Link Station to Pickersleigh Avenue shops

Named routeRef 9Point-to-pointLocal cycle route
N/ACycling route1.1 km
Named routeLength 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Malvern Hills Long Mountain Bike TrailMountain bike route18.8 km
Named routeLength 18.8 kmRound trip
Malvern Hills Short Mountain Bike TrailMountain bike route5.6 km
Named routeLength 5.6 kmRound trip
Malvern Hills Medium Mountain Bike TrailMountain bike route8.7 km
Named routeLength 8.7 kmRound trip

Wildlife to spot

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