Plan your visit
HeritageWildlife
Dogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
50.83946, -2.60240
Best for
2 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v3 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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vWalking
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km▾
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Frome Valley WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Wessex RidgewayWalking route▾
Named routeRef WRRegional walking route
Park Lanepublic footpath · 197 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 197 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
🚴Cycling
v15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
vCycling
Route 26Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
Frome Valley Cycle TrailCycling route▾
Dorset trail
Named routeRef FVTLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km▾
Named routeRef 26Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route402 m▾
Named routeRef 26Length 402 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route456 m▾
Named routeRef 26Length 456 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route493 m▾
Named routeRef 26Length 493 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🚵Mountain biking
v1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
🚵
vMountain biking
Wessex Ridgeway TrailMountain bike route▾
Named routeListed length 207km
🐴Horse riding
v6 public paths nearby
Public paths
🐴
vHorse riding
Rocks Lanebridleway · 287 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 287 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Dirty Lanebridleway · 469 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 469 mSurface dirtPath type: track
Park Lanebridleway · 251 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 251 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
About this historic site
The Old Mill is an ancient historic site covering 0 hectares. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
- 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
- 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
Facilities
🅿️
Parking
4 nearby · Free · 107m
🛝
Playground
2 · 148m away
🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Nearby places
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