Section of medieval road, south of Pomparles Bridge, north of Street
1 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds🌳Ancient🦉Wildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha
Getting here
51.13455, -2.73498
Open directionsv
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swift and Grey Heron
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swift and Grey Heron
- ✦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
10 activities🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Swift, Grey Heron, Robin +82 more · last seen 2026; Grazing marsh — lapwing, redshank, snipe and wintering wildfowl
🌳Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Birds — Swift, Grey Heron, Robin +82 more · last seen 2026; Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh priority habitat
Historic site with public access
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Field Grasshopper, Helophilus pendulus +57 more · last seen 2025
💜Bluebell walks
Strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km7 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walton Heath TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Samaritans Way South WestWalking route166 km▾
Named routeLength 166 kmRegional walking route
Mini Marshes PathWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Loxton's Marsh TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Reedbed TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
42 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 26Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
National BywayCycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Bittern TrailCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km▾
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route▾
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route117 m▾
Named routeRef 26Length 117 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
Street : Glaston Road B3151
Photos
Street : Glaston Road B3151
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Weather for this location
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