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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Woodpigeon
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking on site — 6 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Coot +79 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Coot +79 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly, Black-tailed Skimmer +26 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Scarce Blue-tailed Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly, Black-tailed Skimmer +26 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Severn Way (3) Worcester to BristolWalking route153 km
Named routeRef SW (3)Length 153 kmRegional walking route
Accessible Walk in Croome's Pleasure Grounds, CroomeWalking route3.2 km

Circular route through the historic pleasure grounds, along gravel paths, mostly flat, with one down slope and one up slope, and gates and bridges.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Conservation Walk, CroomeWalking route6.4 km

This circular walk highlights the conservation work that has been done to look after the parkland. Along gravel paths and open fields with some uneven ground. Mostly flat with gates, bridges and stiles. Ground will be muddy in wet weather.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Park Seat Circular Walk, CroomeWalking route4 km

This circular walk will guide you around the 'Capability' Brown landscape at Croome in Worcestershire. Along gravel paths and open fields with some uneven ground. Mostly flat with a small set of steps, and one steep slope.

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Spring Walk, CroomeWalking route6.4 km

Circular walk around the outer parkland offers great spots to enjoy Croome's springtime flora and fauna. Along gravel paths and open fields with some uneven ground. Mostly flat, including gates, bridges and stiles. Ground will be muddy in wet weather.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

34 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Route 46Cycling route
Named routeRef 46National Cycle Network
Malvern LCN Route 10Cycling route

Malvern Retail Park to Pickersleigh Avenue

Named routeRef 10Point-to-pointLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route48 m
Named routeRef 46Length 48 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface blocks
N/ACycling route76 m
Named routeLength 76 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route185 m
Named routeLength 185 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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St Mary's Church, Hanley Castle from the South

St Mary's Church, Hanley Castle from the South

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