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Offa's Dyke: section in Caswell Wood, 280m west of Beeches Farm

2 ha

📷 Tim Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

51.70257, -2.65977

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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
  • ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Campsite

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — House Sparrow, Robin, Blackbird +49 more · last seen 2025; Birds — House Sparrow, Robin, Blackbird +49 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Navelwort, Knautia macedonica, Yarrow +19 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Navelwort, Knautia macedonica, Yarrow +19 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Glow-worm, Green Tiger Beetle, Red-legged Shieldbug +30 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Glow-worm, Green Tiger Beetle, Red-legged Shieldbug +30 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Common Nettle, Hazel, Bramble

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Gloucestershire WayWalking route161 km
Named routeLength 161 kmRegional walking route
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
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wye Valley GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 32Cycling route
Named routeRef 32Regional cycle route
N/ACycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 31Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 32Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 32Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route459 m
Named routeRef 32Length 459 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Offa's Dyke Path through Caswell Wood

📷 Tim Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Offa's Dyke Path through Caswell Wood

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The Leytons Sports FieldUrban park1.5 km→✦Offa's Dyke: section on Madgett Hill, 290m south east of Brook HouseHistoric site800 m→✦Offa's Dyke: section in Cutt's Orchard, 230m south east of Brook HouseHistoric site900 m→✦Offa's Dyke: section 65m north of Brook HouseHistoric site1.1 km→⚽The Leytons Sports FieldPlaying field1.5 km→✦The socket stone and part of the shaft of a churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyardHistoric site4.4 km→

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