A small multivallate hillfort known as 'Castle-an-Dinas' which contains an 18th century folly called 'Roger's Tower'
Plan your visit
Getting here
50.16161, -5.52301
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Magpie
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Magpie
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wren, Magpie, Robin +48 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Wren, Magpie, Robin +48 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Red Admiral, Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper +33 more · last seen 2024
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Bluebell, Foxglove +173 more · last seen 2024
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
South West Coast Path (Section 20: Hayle to St Ives)Walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 21: St Ives to Pendeen)Walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 24: Lamorna to Marazion)Walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 25: Marazion to Porthleven)Walking route
St Michael's WayWalking route20 km
A waymarked route from Lelant to St Michael's Mount
🚴Cycling
38 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
UK:National Cycle Network - westCycling route
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Main RouteCycling route264 m
Main RouteCycling route196 m
Main RouteCycling route562 m
Main RouteCycling route363 m
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
West Kernow Way Part 1Mountain bike route
West Kernow Way Part 2Mountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km