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An area of the Romano-British linear village at Fosse Lane, Shepton Mallet

19 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome19 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
  • 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 — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Robin +57 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Robin +57 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Swollen-thighed Beetle, 7-spot Ladybird, Scathophaga stercoraria +12 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
East Mendip WayWalking route
Named routeRef EMWRegional walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 26 (Proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Strawberry LineCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Roundabout on Fosse Lane, Shepton Mallet

Roundabout on Fosse Lane, Shepton Mallet

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