Plan your visit
Getting here
51.12222, -3.97284
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: North Devon Cycle Route
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v10 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Tarka TrailWalking route▾
Arlington Court Coombeshead valley walk, Arlington CourtWalking route5.7 km▾
The walk follows footpaths around the estate, through woodland and fields, with both uphill and downhill sections and some muddy areas.
Vole Walk, Arlington CourtWalking route1.9 km▾
See some of the exciting nature recovery work being undertaken at Arlington with this short circular walk directly from the visitor car park. From orchards to woodland creation, wetland work and the spreading of wildflowers seed, along with views out acro
Winford Valley walk at Arlington Court, Arlington CourtWalking route3.2 km▾
Fairly easy terrain following footpaths through woodland, fields and roads around the estate. Includes one set of steps and one steady climb, which can be muddy.
Lake walk at Arlington Court, Arlington CourtWalking route2.8 km▾
Fairly easy terrain, one steady climb. Follows wide footpaths through the estate. Some parts can be muddy.
🚴Cycling
v15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km▾
North Devon Cycle RouteCycling route▾
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route▾
Main RouteCycling route10.3 km▾
Main RouteCycling route684 m▾
Main RouteCycling route224 m▾
🐴Horse riding
v3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this historic site
Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort) is an ancient historic site. 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
22 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
Photos
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
1 nearby · 321m
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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