Betchcott Hill

A beautiful site on the edge of the Long Mynd overlooking the Shropshire plains.

Location

Betchcott Hill

Church Stretton

SY6 6NU

OS Map Reference

SJ298342

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Size

50 hectares

Parking information

Informal parking on side of track, please do not block access. Car park in preparation

Grazing animals

During summer months

Access

Accessibility: Amber

Access is via a field gate at both ends of the Portway, and it's possible to drive up the track to park at the top of the hill. Follow the Portway along the ridge, or look out for approved waymarked walking routes around the reserve. From the parking area at the top of the hill a waymarked route leads across gentle slopes of firm grass to a viewpoint. Other routes across the site are steep in places and at times muddy

Dogs

On a lead

When to visit

Opening times

Open at all times

Best time to visit

Outside of nesting season - August to March

About the reserve

Betchcott Hill is nestled between the Stiperstones ridge and the Long Mynd, neighbouring the ancient Portway and overlooking the Shropshire plains. Home to meadow pipits, skylarks and a pair of nesting curlew, Betchcott Hill is brimming with potential.

Visitors can enjoy spectacular views of Shropshire and spotting various bird species swooping overhead. If you venture down into the Dingle you'll encounter some wet woodland and may even spot some heather.

We're going to be putting in a lot of work to restore this acid grassland habitat and make it a haven for wildlife. So while we encourage you to get out and enjoy nature, you'll need to be mindful when you visit Betchcott Hill. Make sure that dogs are kept on-lead to avoid disrupting the nesting birds, and be aware that there may be grazing animals and land management works in progress when you visit.