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Three Shire Stone

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Great Tit
  • 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Great Tit, Dunnock +58 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Great Tit, Dunnock +58 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Small White, Brimstone +104 more · last seen 2023

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Forked Veilwort, Dilated Scalewort, Sweet Violet +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Shires WayWalking route79 km

49 mile route liking the Swan's Way to the Grafham Water circular walk, which it now incorporates, made up largely of bridleways.

Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Route HDC 7Cycling route
Named routeRef HDC 7Local cycle route
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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

Water Tower near Three Shires Stone

Water Tower near Three Shires Stone

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