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Offa's Dyke: section on Madgett Hill, 290m south east of Brook House

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📷 Jeremy Bolwell · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeHeritageSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.71000, -2.65911

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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
  • ☕Brockweir Village Café — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

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Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Slender Rush, Small-leaved Lime, Heath Speedwell +50 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Slender Rush, Small-leaved Lime, Heath Speedwell +50 more · last seen 2026

Free

Bird watching

Birds — House Sparrow, Robin, Carrion Crow +36 more · last seen 2025; Birds — House Sparrow, Robin, Carrion Crow +36 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Glow-worm, Red-legged Shieldbug, Meadow Brown +28 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Glow-worm, Red-legged Shieldbug, Meadow Brown +28 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

café

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 5 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

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wye Valley GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 32Cycling route
Named routeRef 32Regional cycle route
N/ACycling route1.2 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
N/ACycling route3.4 km
Named routeRef 31Length 3.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

12 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Part of Offa's Dyke Path climbing Madgett Hill

📷 Jeremy Bolwell · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Part of Offa's Dyke Path climbing Madgett Hill

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The Leytons Sports FieldUrban park2 km→✦Offa's Dyke: section in Cutt's Orchard, 230m south east of Brook HouseHistoric site100 m→✦Offa's Dyke: section 65m north of Brook HouseHistoric site300 m→⚽The Leytons Sports FieldPlaying field1.9 km→✦The socket stone and part of the shaft of a churchyard cross in St Andrew's churchyardHistoric site4.6 km→✦Offa's Dyke: section on Madgett Hill, 380m south east of Brook HouseHistoric site100 m→

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