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Historic site

The London Inn

✦ Ancient woodland

Getting here

50.23385, -3.65841

Best for

4 activities

Heritage

Free86%

Historic site with public access

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Dog walks

Free72%

Dogs allowed with public access

Hiking

Free72%

Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross)

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

23

2 named nearby · 21 public paths

Named routePublic access
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Cycling

8

8 named nearby

Named route

Named routes and paths nearby

South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross) · Walking0
South West Coast Path (Section 40: Torcross to Dartmouth) · Walking0
Route 28 · Cycling0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling

About this historic site

The London Inn 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

Photos

The ruined village of Hallsands

The ruined village of Hallsands

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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

2 nearby · Paid · 262m

✦ Ancient✓ Public access🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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Nearby places

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