Allerford packhorse bridge, immediately north of Cross Lane Farm
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🦅Birds🦉Wildlife🦋Insects
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
51.21098, -3.56885
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Robin
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground 233m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Robin
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground 233m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wren, Robin, Blackbird +71 more · last seen 2026
Free
Birds — Wren, Robin, Blackbird +71 more · last seen 2026
Free
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Large White +46 more · last seen 2025
Free
🏡Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km13 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Selworthy Circular Pink Route, Holnicote EstateWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Selworthy and Bury Castle circular walkWalking route4.8 km▾
Named routeLength 4.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Webber's Post wanderWalking route1.6 km▾
Named routeLength 1.6 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Bossington Circular Pink Route, Holnicote EstateWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Horner Wood ancient trees walkWalking route3.2 km▾
Named routeLength 3.2 kmRound tripLocal walking route
17 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Regional Route 51Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 51Regional cycle route
N/ACycling route504 m▾
Named routeRef 51Length 504 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route597 m▾
Named routeRef 51Length 597 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface rocky
N/ACycling route1.4 km▾
Named routeRef 51Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route135 m▾
Named routeRef 51Length 135 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface bareearth
N/ACycling route508 m▾
Named routeRef 51Length 508 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
2 public paths nearby
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Photos
Allerford: The medieval Packhorse Bridge with local red sandstone parapets and cobbled footway
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