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✦ Historic site

Promontory fort N of village

✦ Ancient woodland1 ha

📷 Martin Bodman · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

50.74875, -4.62972

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4 activities

Heritage

Strong match

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Strong match

Ancient woodland

Free

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Good match

Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 11: Bude to Crackington Haven)

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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3 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 11: Bude to Crackington Haven)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 12: Crackington Haven to Tintagel)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Crackington cracker walk, North CornwallWalking route4.8 km▾

Paths are mostly uneven natural surfaces and walking may be strenuous in places. Route includes some slopes, steps, stiles and unfenced clifftop. Optional extension of 0.5 mile to Strangles Beach, which is remote and can have dangerous currents. Allow ple

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 2:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

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7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km▾
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route40 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 40 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km▾
Named routeRef 3Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km▾
Named routeRef 3Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.5 km▾
Named routeRef 3Length 4.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route7.5 km▾
Named routeRef 3Length 7.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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St Gennys: towards Castle Point

📷 Martin Bodman · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Gennys: towards Castle Point

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸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 accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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Nearby places

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