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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha
Getting here
51.06944, -2.60693
Best for
5 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Free
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: South Somerset Cycleway
Varies
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Macmillan Way West
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v3 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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vWalking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km▾
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Macmillan Way WestWalking route▾
Named routeRef MWWRegional walking route
Leland TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRef LTRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
v16 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
vCycling
Route 26Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
National BywayCycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Castle Cary LinkCycling route▾
Named routeRegional cycle route
South Somerset CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRegional cycle route
Alternative RouteCycling route2.5 km▾
Named routeRef 26Length 2.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route13 m▾
Named routeRef 26Length 13 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🐴Horse riding
v1 public path nearby
Public paths
🐴
vHorse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
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
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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