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Historic site

BURTON PYNSENT

✦ Ancient woodland100 ha

Getting here

51.01983, -2.89380

Best for

3 activities

Heritage

Free86%

Historic site with public access

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Dog walks

Free72%

Dogs allowed with public access

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

21

3 named nearby · 18 public paths

Named routePublic access
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Cycling

9

9 named nearby

Named route

Named routes and paths nearby

Route 33 · Cycling0
East Deane Way · Hiking0
River Parrett Trail · Hiking80 km
Macmillan Way West · Hiking0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
South Drove · public footpath

About this historic site

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Somerset Levels from Burton Pynsent monument

Somerset Levels from Burton Pynsent monument

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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

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