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ORCHARDLEIGH

✦ Ancient woodland306 ha

Getting here

51.25955, -2.32407

Best for

4 activities

Heritage

Free86%

Historic site with public access

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Dog walks

Free72%

Dogs allowed with public access

Hiking

Free65%

Named hiking route nearby: Macmillan Way

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

41

2 named nearby · 39 public paths

Named routePublic access
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Cycling

52

52 named nearby

Named route

Named routes and paths nearby

Macmillan Way · Walking290 km
East Mendip Way · Walking0
Wiltshire Cycleway · Cycling155 km
Route 24 · Cycling0
Alternative Route · Cycling
Alternative Route · Cycling

About this historic site

Grade II* registered historic park and garden

Wildlife to spot

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🌱 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
✦ Ancient✓ Public access🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam

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