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Roman Gravels lead mine

4 ha

📷 Dave Croker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Getting here

52.59276, -2.98487

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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
  • 🐕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

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +61 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, Raspberry, Rowan +33 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Common Darter, Southern Hawker +59 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Common Darter, Southern Hawker +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Broad Buckler-fern, Common Nettle, Common Bent +222 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Broad Buckler-fern, Common Nettle, Common Bent +222 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Adstone WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Stiperstones CircularWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 02Walking route19.1 km
Named routeRef ShW02Length 19.1 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 44Cycling route
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway Church Stretton LoopCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route

National Byway in Herefordshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route4.4 km
Named routeRef 44Length 4.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.5 km
Named routeRef 44Length 4.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.5 km
Named routeRef 44Length 3.5 kmNational 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

Old mine workings at Gravels in the Hope valley

📷 Dave Croker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Old mine workings at Gravels in the Hope valley

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Snailbeach lead mineHistoric site4.8 km→✦Winding EngineHistoric site4.6 km→✦Boiler HouseHistoric site4.6 km→✦The Bog MineHistoric site3.1 km→✦Mitchell's FoldHistoric site3.3 km→✦Mitchell's Fold stone circle, standing stone and cairn 280m south west of Mitchell's FoldHistoric site3.3 km→

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