Medieval settlement of Little Piddle
10 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds🌳Ancient🦉Wildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome10 ha
Getting here
50.76807, -2.39976
Open directionsv
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
- ✦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
Best for
9 activities🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blue Tit +68 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland — owls, woodpeckers, warblers
🌳Ancient woodland
Very strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blue Tit +68 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
Historic site with public access
💜Bluebell walks
Strong match
Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell +46 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km3 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Frome Valley WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
The Hardy WayWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Hardy’s cottage to Max GateWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
12 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 route1.5 km▾
Named routeRef 26Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route2.4 km▾
Named routeRef 26Length 2.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route290 m▾
Named routeRef 26Length 290 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route358 m▾
Named routeRef 26Length 358 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
13 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Photos
22 photos from nearby open sources
East Entrance to Little Puddle Farm
Photos
East Entrance to Little Puddle Farm
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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