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Blackford Manor House Moat

1 ha

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

HeritageSeasonalForaging
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.22717, -2.84601

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌿193+ species of plants recorded here — summer brings peak botanical diversity with Reed Canary-grass and Hedge Mustard among those found
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 279m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

7 activities

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Reed Canary-grass, Hedge Mustard, Soft-rush +190 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Reed Canary-grass, Hedge Mustard, Soft-rush +190 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Sorrel, Amphibious Bistort, Garlic Mustard +19 more foraging species

Varies

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

21 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 26 (Proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
Route 26Cycling route
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
Route 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.8 km
Named routeRef 33Length 2.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km
Named routeRef 33Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths
School Lanerestricted byway · 72 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 72 mPath type: residential
School Lanerestricted byway · 75 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 75 mPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Yew Tree House, Blackford

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Yew Tree House, Blackford

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds2.5 km→⛪Holy Trinity ChurchReligious grounds200 m→✦Village crossHistoric site2.6 km→✦Roman briquetage mounds on Burtle MoorHistoric site3.8 km→✦Manor house at MudgleyHistoric site4 km→⛳The Isle of Wedmore Golf ClubGolf course2.5 km→

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