Getting here
50.52177, -4.44719
Best for
3 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
4
4 public paths
Public access
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Horse riding
9
9 public paths
Public access
About this historic site
Chimney is an ancient historic site. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.
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
1 nearby · 482m
✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
✦St. Cleer's WellHistoric site4 km→✦Medieval and post-medieval tin and copper mines with medieval field system on the middle and lower northern slopes of Caradon HillHistoric site800 m→💧Siblyback LakeReservoir3.5 km→💧Siblyback LakeReservoir3.5 km→✦Three round cairns 578m ENE of Trewortha FarmHistoric site4 km→✦Stone hut circle 975m WSW of West Castick FarmHistoric site4.9 km→