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Whittington motte and bailey castle

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 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

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access; Grade II* listed building: CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +66 more · last seen 2025; Good quality semi-improved grassland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Cicadella viridis, Eristalis tenax, Common Green Grasshopper +46 more · last seen 2025; Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ribwort Plantain, Bog Asphodel, Wavy Hair-Grass +16 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Lune Valley RambleWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Cumbria CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional 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

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