Field systems, hut circles and four beacons, 510m south of Middle Soar
4 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds🌳Ancient🦉Wildlife
Free entryDogs welcome4 ha
Getting here
50.21527, -3.80653
Open directionsv
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦91+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Cirl Bunting and Yellowhammer
- 💜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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦91+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Cirl Bunting and Yellowhammer
- 💜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
8 activities🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Cirl Bunting, Yellowhammer, Chiffchaff +88 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers
🌳Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Birds — Cirl Bunting, Yellowhammer, Chiffchaff +88 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Red-veined Darter, Golden-ringed Dragonfly, Emperor Dragonfly +65 more · last seen 2026
💜Bluebell walks
Strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Dodder, Sea Club-rush · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km2 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
32 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 28Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 28National Cycle Network
Alternative RouteCycling route17 m▾
Named routeRef 28Length 17 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route165 m▾
Named routeRef 28Length 165 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route11 m▾
Named routeRef 28Length 11 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route90 m▾
Named routeRef 28Length 90 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface bareearth
Main RouteCycling route841 m▾
Named routeRef 28Length 841 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
Farm track in The Warren near Middle Soar
Photos
Farm track in The Warren near Middle Soar
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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