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THORNDON HALL

✦ Ancient woodland461 ha

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HeritageWildlifeDogs
Public accessDogs welcome461 ha

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3 activities

Heritage

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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
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Walking

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72 public paths nearby

Public paths
Thorndon Gatepublic footpath · 97 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 97 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
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Horse riding

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38 public paths nearby

Public paths
Nightingale Lanebyway open to all traffic · 85 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 85 mSurface dirtPath type: track
Nightingale Lanebyway open to all traffic · 1.3 km
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 1.3 kmSurface dirtPath type: track

About this historic site

Grade II* registered historic park and garden

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 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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  • 🌸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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