Getting here
51.33693, -1.58064
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Chalk and limestone grassland — chalkhill blue, adonis blue and rare moths; Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Small White +15 more · last seen 2022
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Bramble, Elder, Blackthorn +34 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Bird watching
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Red-legged Partridge +46 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Red-legged Partridge +46 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Shepherd's-purse, Creeping Thistle, Spear Thistle +256 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Shepherd's-purse, Creeping Thistle, Spear Thistle +256 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km
Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.
Pewsey Vale Circular WalkWalking route
The Pewsey Vale Tourism Partnership has launched a new long-distance walking, cycling and riding route with the Vale of Pewsey at its heart.
Mid Wilts WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Wiltshire CyclewayCycling route155 km
Route 403Cycling route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route76 m
Main RouteCycling route4.3 km
🚵Mountain biking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Test Valley Tour VMountain bike route
Test Valley Tour VMountain bike route
Vernham Dean Off-Road cycle trailMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Wayfarer's Walkbyway open to all traffic · 2.1 km
Wildlife to spot
Photos
Weather for this location
Loading local forecast…
Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
Own or manage this place?
Claim this listing to keep details accurate, add photos, and highlight what makes it special — free.
Claim this pageHow was your visit?
How useful was the information on this page?
id: 19f1baf9-ce66-42d4-a166-ea4e2cb42d5b