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BINGHAM'S MELCOMBE

✦ Ancient woodland19 ha

Getting here

50.81822, -2.32477

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

15

2 named nearby · 13 public paths

Named routePublic access
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Cycling

1

1 named nearby

Named route
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Mountain biking

1

1 named nearby

Named route
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Horse riding

1

1 public path

Public access

Named routes and paths nearby

Wessex Ridgeway Trail · Mountain bike0
Wessex Ridgeway · Walking0
Jubilee Trail (Dorset) · Walking0
North Dorset Cycle Way · Cycling0

About this historic site

Grade II* registered historic park and garden

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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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