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Getting here
50.75141, -2.63993
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦39+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pheasant and Blackbird
- ✦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
- 🐦39+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pheasant and Blackbird
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Pheasant, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +36 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Pheasant, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +36 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Cleopomiarus graminis, Glow-worm, Dotted Bee-fly +21 more · last seen 2024
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Eyebright · last seen 2024
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Wessex RidgewayWalking route
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route
Frome Valley WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
20 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 2Cycling route
National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster
Frome Valley Cycle TrailCycling route
Dorset trail
Route 26Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route402 m
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
Main RouteCycling route977 m
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Wessex Ridgeway TrailMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
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