Plan your visit
HeritageWildlife
Dogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
50.25962, -4.80652
Best for
2 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v2 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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vWalking
South West Coast Path (Section 31: Portloe to Mevagissey)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 32: Mevagissey to Par)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
🚴Cycling
v25 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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vCycling
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km▾
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
UK:National Cycle Network - west boundCycling route▾
Named routeRef 3National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km▾
Named routeRef 3Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route184 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 184 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route63 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 63 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route679 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 679 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
About this historic site
Castle Hill is an ancient historic site covering 0 hectares. 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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Photos
16 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
🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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