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North Herefordshire Rowe Ditch

9 ha

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🦌21+ species of mammals recorded in the area — American Mink and Soprano Pipistrelle 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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

Mammals — American Mink, Soprano Pipistrelle, Rabbit +18 more · last seen 2026; Lowland meadows priority habitat

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Dipper, Blackbird, Chaffinch +59 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red-tailed Bumblebee, Punctate Corixa, Harlequin Ladybird +84 more · last seen 2025; Lowland meadows — marbled white, meadow brown and pollinating insects

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Meadow Buttercup, Creeping Buttercup, Meadow Vetchling +182 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Mortimer TrailWalking route48 km
Named routeLength 48 kmRegional walking route
Herefordshire TrailWalking route246.5 km
Named routeLength 246.5 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Radnor RingCycling route
Named routeRef 825National Cycle Network
National Byway (Wales & border)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Noke Bridge crossroads, looking north

Noke Bridge crossroads, looking north

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