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Shellow Hall moated site

1 ha

📷 Michael Trolove · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.74434, 0.32496

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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

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Chaffinch +63 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Chaffinch +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Humming-bird Hawk-moth +9 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Humming-bird Hawk-moth +9 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 16 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Essex Way (Epping to Stratford St Mary)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
St Peter's WayWalking route66 km
Named routeLength 66 kmRegional walking route
Three Forests WayWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRound tripRegional walking route
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Cycling

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route29 m
Named routeRef 1Length 29 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Named routeRef 1Length 2.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route16 m
Named routeRef 1Length 16 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 1Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Farm building at Shellow Hall

📷 Michael Trolove · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Farm building at Shellow Hall

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

⛪St Michael's ChurchReligious grounds4 km→✦Moated site known as Paslowes, 430m north east of FouchersHistoric site4.3 km→✦Moated site immediately west of Skreens LodgeHistoric site1.3 km→✦Moated site known as SpriggsHistoric site2.4 km→⛪St Margaret's ChurchReligious grounds4.4 km→✦Moated site 100m south west of Torrell's HallHistoric site800 m→

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