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Motte and bailey castle immediately south west of The Moat

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Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

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

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, Robin +41 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, Robin +41 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cuckooflower, Water-purslane, Wood Horsetail +21 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Cuckooflower, Water-purslane, Wood Horsetail +21 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Eristalis pertinax, Southern Hawker +23 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Eristalis pertinax, Southern Hawker +23 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Black Currant, Raspberry, Hawthorn +1 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Glyndŵr's WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 217kmNational walking route
Heart of Wales Line TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans Cambrian WayMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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