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Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton

3 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Little Egret and Carrion Crow
  • 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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Little Egret, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +79 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Little Egret, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +79 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Daffodil, Common Sorrel, Creeping Thistle +22 more · last seen 2023

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Carder Bee, Red-tailed Bumblebee, Small Garden Bumblebee +4 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Offa's Dyke PathWalking route285 km
Named routeRef ODPLength 285 kmNational walking route
Wye Valley WalkWalking route218 km
Named routeRef WVWLength 218 kmRegional walking route
Herefordshire TrailWalking route246.5 km
Named routeLength 246.5 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 42Cycling route
Named routeRef 42National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route10.9 km
Named routeRef 42Length 10.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Earthworks at Motte and Bailey site

Earthworks at Motte and Bailey site

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