Two conjoined ring cairns on Synald's Knoll, 140m north-west of OS trig pillar.
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Getting here
52.50717, -2.88111
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Robin
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Robin
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Robin, Wren +61 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Robin, Wren +61 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Bilberry Bumblebee, Bumblebee, White/Buff-tailed Bumblebee workers +26 more · last seen 2024
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Meadow Vetchling, Broad-leaved Dock, Common Sallow +138 more · last seen 2024
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
10 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Pole Bank WalkWalking route
Reservoir Walk, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route2.4 km
This short walk starts from Carding Mill Valley at the heart of the Long Mynd and takes you on a gentle stroll past the mill ponds and up the reservoir bank. This route is along a wide footpath. There are steps up the reservoir bank.
The Pipe Walk, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route2.4 km
This walk is a great way to see some beautiful views and also to really get to the heart of 'those blue remembered hills', as mentioned in the poem by A E Housman. There are some steep slopes, steps and narrow paths along this route.
The Pools Loop Walk, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route
Pole Bank WalkWalking route
🚴Cycling
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route
National Byway in Herefordshire
Route 44Cycling route
National Byway Church Stretton LoopCycling route
Main RouteCycling route11.6 km
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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