Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
51.14549, -1.97410
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Rook
- ✦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
- 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Rook
- ✦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 — Woodpigeon, Rook, Blue Tit +82 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Rook, Blue Tit +82 more · last seen 2025
Free
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Cypress-leaved Plait-moss, Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Forked Veilwort +20 more · last seen 2026
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Syrphus · last seen 2025
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
🚶
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Route 24Cycling route
Named routeRef 24National Cycle Network
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route177 m
Named routeRef 24Length 177 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.4 km
Named routeRef 24Length 3.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 24Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 24Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
✦Yarnbury camp (Yarnbury Castle)Historic site2.5 km→✦Parsonage Down Camp earthwork enclosure and associated field system.Historic site3.5 km→✦Grovely Castle and earthworks N of Grovely WoodHistoric site4.8 km→✦Hanging Langford camp and Church-end RingHistoric site3.2 km→✦Ditch, 343yds (310m) ENE of East Farm Cottages to 800yds (730m) NW of St Martin's ChapelHistoric site3.5 km→✦Milestone SE of Yarnbury CastleHistoric site2.8 km→