Plan your visit
Getting here
52.31791, -2.86874
About Wigmore Castle
Wigmore Castle is a ruined castle about 1 km (0. 62 mi) from the village of Wigmore in the northwest region of Herefordshire, England.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue 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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue 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
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Blackbird +67 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: RUINS OF WIGMORE CASTLE; Historic site
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Blackbird +67 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Volucella inanis, Dark-edged Bee-fly +16 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Bee Orchid, Common Spotted-orchid, Black Bryony +109 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Croft Ambrey WalkWalking route4.8 km
Ancient Tree WalkWalking route1.5 km
Fishpool Valley walkWalking route2.4 km
Mortimer TrailWalking route48 km
Herefordshire TrailWalking route246.5 km
🚴Cycling
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Byway (Wales & border)Cycling route
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route
National Byway in Herefordshire
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km