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Prehistoric field system and settlements on Kerswell Down and Whilborough Common

16 ha

📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome16 ha

Getting here

50.49503, -3.59502

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦45+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Robin
  • 💜Bluebell walks 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

10 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Blackbird +42 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers

Ancient woodland

Very strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Blackbird +42 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Bluebell walks

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Mushroom foraging

Strong match

Varies

Fungi — Jelly Ear, Steccherinum ochraceum, Common Eyelash +21 more · last seen 2025

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Large White, Speckled Wood +155 more · last seen 2026

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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7 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
John Musgrave Heritage TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRef JMHTRegional walking route
Torbay Totnes Trail (3T)Walking route▾
Named routeRef TTTLocal walking route
Templer WayWalking route▾
Named routeRef TWRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 42: Brixham to Babbacombe)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Orange WayWalking route560 km▾
Named routeRef ORWLength 560 kmRegional walking route
Common Lanepublic footpath · 484 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 484 mSurface unpavedPath type: track
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Cycling

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25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Geopark Cycle LoopCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Teign Estuary TrailCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
A383 cycle routeCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 28Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 28National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route36 m▾
Named routeRef 28Length 36 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route50 m▾
Named routeRef 2Length 50 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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4 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

21 photos from nearby open sources

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Field by Kerswell Down Hill

📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Field by Kerswell Down Hill

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Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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