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VEN HOUSE

✦ Ancient woodland76 ha

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HeritageWildlifeDogs
Public accessDogs welcome76 ha

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3 activities

Heritage

Strong match

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Strong match

Ancient woodland

Free

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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2 signed routes nearby · 42 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
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Higher Gunvillepublic footpath · 47 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 47 mPath type: service
Thimble Lanepublic footpath · 68 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 68 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

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17 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 26Cycling route
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Somerset Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 30Cycling route
Named routeRef 30Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route143 m
Named routeRef 26Length 143 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route786 m
Named routeRef 26Length 786 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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6 public paths nearby

Public paths
The Old Roadbridleway · 25 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 25 mPath type: track
The Old Roadbridleway · 399 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 399 mPath type: track
The Old Roadbridleway · 149 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 149 mPath type: track

About this historic site

Grade II registered historic park and garden

Wildlife to spot

Photos

16 photos from nearby open sources

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸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 · 451m

✦ Ancient✓ Public access🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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