🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Skylark and Yellowhammer
✦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
🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Skylark and Yellowhammer
✦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
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
6 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Skylark, Yellowhammer, Corn Bunting +64 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Skylark, Yellowhammer, Corn Bunting +64 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Small White +115 more · last seen 2024
Free
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Bluebell · last seen 2017
Free
🏡
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km▾
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
South Dorset RidgewayWalking route▾
Named routeRef SDRRegional walking route
Frome Valley WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Mini Explorer Trail and Brass Rubbing, Hardy MonumentWalking route2.4 km▾
Pretend you are a young Vice-Admiral Thomas Hardy and head out on a Mini Explorer Adventure. This waymarked route is around 1 - 1.5 hours long and has 9 checkpoints to find with a brass rubbing and a fun task at each point. Ideal for families
Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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25 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route▾
National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Frome Valley Cycle TrailCycling route▾
Dorset trail
Named routeRef FVTLocal cycle route
Route 26Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route463 m▾
Named routeRef 26Length 463 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route38 m▾
Named routeRef 26Length 38 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface rocky
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km▾
Named routeRef 2Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding
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3 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
