Plan your visit
HeritageWildlifeDogs
Public accessDogs welcome
Getting here
51.18641, -3.72870
Best for
3 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
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v11 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
vWalking
Two Moors WayWalking route▾
Named routeRef MWListed length 166Regional walking route
Tarka TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRef TTRegional walking route
Countisbury circular walk via Winston's PathWalking route2 km▾
Named routeLength 2 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Watersmeet to Ash Bridge circular walkWalking route3.5 km▾
Named routeRef WACLength 3.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Countisbury figure of eight walkWalking route4.8 km▾
Named routeLength 4.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
🚴Cycling
v7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
vCycling
Regional Route 51Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 51Regional cycle route
NCN 3 to NCN 51 LinkCycling route▾
Named routeRegional cycle route
N/ACycling route10.7 km▾
Named routeRef 51Length 10.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route3.7 km▾
Named routeRef 51Length 3.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route1.4 km▾
Named routeRef 51Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
N/ACycling route131 m▾
Named routeRef 51Length 131 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface bareearth
🐴Horse riding
v3 public paths nearby
Public paths
🐴
vHorse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this historic site
Lacoma 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
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21 photos from nearby open sources
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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 access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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