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Ancient settlement SW of Incombe Wood

1 ha

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Yellowhammer and Woodpigeon
  • 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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Yellowhammer, Woodpigeon, Chaffinch +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Yellowhammer, Woodpigeon, Chaffinch +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Green-veined White, Peacock +42 more · last seen 2022

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Puccinia adoxae · last seen 2011

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam · last seen 2013

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Frome Valley WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Wessex RidgewayWalking route
Named routeRef WRRegional walking route
The Hardy WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 26Cycling route
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
Frome Valley Cycle TrailCycling route

Dorset trail

Named routeRef FVTLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route970 m
Named routeRef 26Length 970 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 26Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Wessex Ridgeway TrailMountain bike route
Named routeListed length 207km
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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