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Chard Arm Junction

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 263m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Small White, Large White +90 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 22 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Somerset Space WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Taunton Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeRef THTLocal walking route
Herepath Trail - ThurlbearWalking route
Named routeRef HTbLocal walking route
Staple Fitzpaine HerepathWalking route
Named routeRef SFHLocal walking route
East Deane WayWalking route
Named routeRef EDWRegional walking route
Hopkins Fieldpublic footpath · 49 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 49 mSurface settPath type: residential
Hopkins Fieldpublic footpath · 65 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 65 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Hopkins Fieldpublic footpath · 124 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 124 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

46 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Route 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route599 m
Named routeRef 3Length 599 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route32 m
Named routeRef 3Length 32 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 3Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Creech St Michael - Chard Canal retaining wall

Creech St Michael - Chard Canal retaining wall

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