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About Canonsleigh Abbey
Canonsleigh Abbey was an Augustinian priory at Canonsleigh, in the parish of Burlescombe, Devon, England.
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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
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Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Moorhen +64 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Moorhen +64 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly, Scarce Chaser +69 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly, Scarce Chaser +69 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 3
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Two Counties WayWalking route90 km
A long distance walk of 56 miles (90km) from Taunton to Starcross on the Exe estuary.
West Deane WayWalking route
Westleigh Quarry TrailWalking route
Burlescombe TrailWalking route
Uffculme Village TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
30 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN 3 Link to Tiverton ParkwayCycling route
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
National Cycle Network Route 344Cycling route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route890 m
Main RouteCycling route415 m
Wildlife to spot
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