Plan your visit
HeritageWildlifeDogs
Public accessDogs welcome611 ha
Getting here
50.85251, -2.60222
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Free65%Named hiking route nearby: Macmillan Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v2 signed routes nearby · 41 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
vWalking
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km▾
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Frome Valley WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Park Lanepublic footpath · 897 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 897 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Park Lanepublic footpath · 299 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 299 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Park Lanepublic footpath · 197 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 197 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
🚴Cycling
v14 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
vCycling
Route 26Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
Frome Valley Cycle TrailCycling route▾
Dorset trail
Named routeRef FVTLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km▾
Named routeRef 26Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route456 m▾
Named routeRef 26Length 456 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route493 m▾
Named routeRef 26Length 493 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.2 km▾
Named routeRef 26Length 3.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🐴Horse riding
v23 public paths nearby
Public paths
🐴
vHorse riding
Rocks Lanebridleway · 287 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 287 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Park Lanebridleway · 251 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 251 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Rocks Lanebridleway · 859 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 859 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Dirty Lanebridleway · 469 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 469 mSurface dirtPath type: track
Beer Lanebridleway · 929 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 929 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
About this historic site
Grade II* registered historic park and garden
Wildlife to spot
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🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸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
Visitors · 60m
✓ Public access🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
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