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Getting here
51.12508, -3.95123
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Pied Flycatcher, Great Tit +53 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Pied Flycatcher, Great Tit +53 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Porina aenea, Chrysothrix candelaris, Xanthoparmelia conspersa +12 more · last seen 2015; Fungi — Porina aenea, Chrysothrix candelaris, Xanthoparmelia conspersa +12 more · last seen 2015
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Common Nettle, Blackthorn, Marsh Thistle +189 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Blackthorn, Bramble +22 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Peacock, Red Admiral +94 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Peacock, Red Admiral +94 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
10 signed routes nearby · 18 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Tarka TrailWalking route
Arlington Court Coombeshead valley walk, Arlington CourtWalking route5.7 km
The walk follows footpaths around the estate, through woodland and fields, with both uphill and downhill sections and some muddy areas.
Vole Walk, Arlington CourtWalking route1.9 km
See some of the exciting nature recovery work being undertaken at Arlington with this short circular walk directly from the visitor car park. From orchards to woodland creation, wetland work and the spreading of wildflowers seed, along with views out acro
Winford Valley walk at Arlington Court, Arlington CourtWalking route3.2 km
Fairly easy terrain following footpaths through woodland, fields and roads around the estate. Includes one set of steps and one steady climb, which can be muddy.
Lake walk at Arlington Court, Arlington CourtWalking route2.8 km
Fairly easy terrain, one steady climb. Follows wide footpaths through the estate. Some parts can be muddy.
Button Lanepublic footpath · 114 m
Old Rectory Lanepublic footpath · 160 m
Beara Lanepublic footpath · 360 m
🚴Cycling
10 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
North Devon Cycle RouteCycling route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route10.3 km
Main RouteCycling route224 m
Main RouteCycling route82 m
🐴Horse riding
14 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Haxton Lanebyway open to all traffic · 205 m
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