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Agglomerated enclosure with hut circles on Corringdon Ball

1 ha

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Wren
  • 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

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Wren, Blackbird +65 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Wren, Blackbird +65 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Oil Beetle, Bloody-nosed Beetle, Violet Ground Beetle +6 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Two Moors WayWalking route
Named routeRef MWListed length 166Regional walking route
Erme-Plym TrailWalking route27 km
Named routeRef EPTLength 27 kmRegional walking route
Abbot's WayWalking route
Named routeRef AWRegional walking route
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Cycling

43 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Dawlish to Plymouth

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Route 272Cycling route
Named routeRef 272National Cycle Network
NCN272Cycling route
Named routeRef 272National Cycle Network
Forder LaneCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Dartmoor Way (Cycle)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2.9 km
Named routeRef 2Length 2.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Diamond Lanebridleway · 1.4 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.4 kmPath type: path

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Corringdon Ball prehistoric enclosed settlements

Corringdon Ball prehistoric enclosed settlements

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