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Site of medieval village

2 ha

📷 Wikipedia · Deserted medieval village · CC BY-SA 3.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

52.02561, -2.68105

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ✦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

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +70 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, White-legged Damselfly, Adonis' Ladybird +65 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, White-legged Damselfly, Adonis' Ladybird +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Grass Vetchling, Hoary Plantain, Enchanter's-nightshade +30 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Grass Vetchling, Hoary Plantain, Enchanter's-nightshade +30 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wye Valley WalkWalking route218 km
Named routeRef WVWLength 218 kmRegional walking route
Herefordshire TrailWalking route246.5 km
Named routeLength 246.5 kmRegional walking route
Mordiford LoopWalking route4 km
Named routeLength 4 kmLocal walking route
Three Choirs Way (Gloucester to Hereford)Walking route

A route between Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester with a theme linked to the music festival celebrated annually in the three Cathedrals.

Named routeRegional walking route
Three Choirs Way (Hereford to Worcester)Walking route

A route between Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester with a theme linked to the music festival celebrated annually in the three Cathedrals.

Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

51 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 46Cycling route
Named routeRef 46National Cycle Network
Route 46Cycling route
Named routeRef 46National Cycle Network
Proposed NCN 44Cycling route
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network 44Cycling route
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route120 m
Named routeRef 44Length 120 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Deserted medieval village

📷 Wikipedia · Deserted medieval village · CC BY-SA 3.0

Deserted medieval village

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🌱King George V Playing FieldsUrban park3.4 km→🌱Bishop's MeadowsUrban park3.7 km→🌱Redcliffe GardensUrban park3.8 km→🌱Beaumont GardensUrban park4.8 km→🌱Beaumont GardensUrban park4.8 km→🌱The QuarryUrban park3.3 km→

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