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Two bowl barrows, 530m and 670m north east of Plantation Cottage

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BirdsAncientWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Dartford Warbler and Stonechat
  • 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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Dartford Warbler, Stonechat, Meadow Pipit +77 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Dartford Warbler, Stonechat, Meadow Pipit +77 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site with public access

Mushroom foraging

Strong match

Varies

Fungi — Meadow Waxcap, Ambarelo'r Bwgan, Scarlet Waxcap +27 more · last seen 2022

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Garden Chafer, Snail Hunter, Mesembrina meridiana +13 more · last seen 2025

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Castles & Coast WayWalking route21 km
Named routeLength 21 kmLocal walking route
Taunton Deane Circular Walk 1Walking route
Named routeRef TD1Local walking route
Quantock GreenwayWalking route62.5 km
Named routeLength 62.5 kmLocal walking route
West Deane WayWalking route
Named routeRef WDWRegional walking route
Coleridge WayWalking route82 km
Named routeRef CWLength 82 kmRegional walking route
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Rock Lanebridleway · 676 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 676 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

Path crossroads, east of Wills Neck

Path crossroads, east of Wills Neck

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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