Plan your visit
HeritagePlayWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha
Getting here
51.22717, -2.84601
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Playgrounds
Free82%playground, parking
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v21 public paths nearby
Public paths
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vWalking
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
🚴Cycling
v5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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vCycling
National Cycle Network Route 26 (Proposed)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
Route 26Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
Route 33Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 33National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.8 km▾
Named routeRef 33Length 2.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km▾
Named routeRef 33Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🐴Horse riding
v8 public paths nearby
Public paths
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vHorse riding
School Lanerestricted byway · 72 m▾
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 72 mPath type: residential
School Lanerestricted byway · 75 m▾
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 75 mPath type: residential
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
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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
Facilities
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Parking
Blackford Village Hall Car Park · 314m
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Playground
279m away
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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