Offa's Dyke: Rushock Hill section, extending 1630yds (1490m) E to Kennel Wood
Plan your visit
Getting here
52.22958, -3.03299
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Skylark
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Skylark
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Skylark, Blackbird +72 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Skylark, Blackbird +72 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Red Admiral, Minotaur Beetle, 7-spot Ladybird +12 more · last seen 2024
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Upright Chickweed, Downy Birch, Bulrush +138 more · last seen 2024
Hiking
Strong match
Named hiking route nearby: Offa's Dyke Path; Named hiking route nearby: Offa's Dyke Path
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Offa's Dyke PathWalking route285 km
Mortimer TrailWalking route48 km
Herefordshire TrailWalking route246.5 km
🚴Cycling
8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Byway (Wales & border)Cycling route
Radnor RingCycling route
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Main RouteCycling route267 m
Main RouteCycling route5.2 km
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Wildlife to spot
Photos

Fingerpost & stile, Offa's Dyke Path, Rushock Hill, near Kington
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