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A round on Tregearedown Beacon, 295m north east of the Nook

1 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tawny Owl and Raven
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Tawny Owl, Raven, Bullfinch +64 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Hedgehog, Otter, Wood Mouse +28 more · last seen 2024; Lowland heathland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Buff-tip, Large Yellow Underwing, Brimstone Moth +244 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Oak, Bluebell, Cuckooflower +27 more · last seen 2023

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Hazel Gloves · last seen 2024

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 327Cycling route
Named routeRef 327National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route5.2 km
Named routeRef 327Length 5.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
Named routeRef 327Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 327Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.4 km
Named routeRef 327Length 3.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 327Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

An uprooted and moved Tregearedown Triangulation Pillar

An uprooted and moved Tregearedown Triangulation Pillar

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