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Small multivallate hillfort with outworks called Coney's Castle

6 ha

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Free entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Wren
  • 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Robin, Wren, Blackbird +62 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders

Ancient woodland

Very strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Robin, Wren, Blackbird +62 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens priority habitat

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Meadow Brown, Glow-worm, Ringlet +50 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Neat Feather-moss, Springy Turf-moss, Bank Haircap +13 more · last seen 2026

Bluebell walks

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Smuggler's Trail, Golden CapWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Langdon Hill walk, Golden CapWalking route2.2 km
Named routeLength 2.2 kmDuration 0:30Round tripLocal walking route
East Devon WayWalking route
Named routeRef EDWListed length 61kmRegional walking route
Wessex RidgewayWalking route
Named routeRef WRRegional walking route
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route442 m
Named routeRef 2Length 442 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route525 m
Named routeRef 2Length 525 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route759 m
Named routeRef 2Length 759 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route560 m
Named routeRef 2Length 560 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3 km
Named routeRef 2Length 3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Wessex Ridgeway TrailMountain bike route
Named routeListed length 207km
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths
Coombe Drainbridleway · 676 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 676 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

Path through the woodland at Coney's Castle

Path through the woodland at Coney's Castle

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Facilities

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Parking

1 nearby · 177m

Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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