Small multivallate hillfort with outworks called Coney's Castle
6 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds🌳Ancient🦉Wildlife
Free entryDogs welcome6 ha
Getting here
50.77353, -2.89231
Open directionsv
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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦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
Birds — Robin, Wren, Blackbird +62 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders
🌳Ancient woodland
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Birds — Robin, Wren, Blackbird +62 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens priority habitat
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Glow-worm, Ringlet +50 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
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
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km11 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
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
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Wessex Ridgeway TrailMountain bike route▾
Named routeListed length 207km
8 public paths nearby
Public paths
Coombe Drainbridleway · 676 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 676 mPath type: track
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
Path through the woodland at Coney's Castle
Photos
Path through the woodland at Coney's Castle
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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