🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
6 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Free
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Jackdaw +66 more · last seen 2025
🌳
Ancient woodland
Strong match
Free
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
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Wildlife
Strong match
Free
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Jackdaw +66 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Free
Insects — Small White, Large White, Meadow Brown +33 more · last seen 2021
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Heritage
Strong match
Free
Historic site
🏡
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Varies
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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5 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km▾
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
South Dorset RidgewayWalking route▾
Named routeRef SDRRegional walking route
Frome Valley WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Mini Explorer Trail and Brass Rubbing, Hardy MonumentWalking route2.4 km▾
Pretend you are a young Vice-Admiral Thomas Hardy and head out on a Mini Explorer Adventure. This waymarked route is around 1 - 1.5 hours long and has 9 checkpoints to find with a brass rubbing and a fun task at each point. Ideal for families
Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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54 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route▾
National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Frome Valley Cycle TrailCycling route▾
Dorset trail
Named routeRef FVTLocal cycle route
Route 26Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 26Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route90 m▾
Named routeRef 2Length 90 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route388 m▾
Named routeRef 26Length 388 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding
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3 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
