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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦30+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swift and Tawny Owl
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • Six on Castle — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidPlayground

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Swift, Tawny Owl, House Sparrow +27 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Swift, Tawny Owl, House Sparrow +27 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, King Alfred's Cakes, Candlesnuff Fungus +155 more · last seen 2016

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Meadow Brown, Small White +101 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Greater Stitchwort, Honeysuckle, Garlic Mustard +238 more · last seen 2017

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Exe Valley WayWalking route
Named routeRef EVWRegional walking route
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Cycling

23 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 344Cycling route
Named routeRef 344National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route32.9 km
Named routeRef 3Length 32.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.3 km
Named routeRef 3Length 3.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 3Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bampton : Castle Grove Nursing Home

Bampton : Castle Grove Nursing Home

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