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BirdsPicnicFamily
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦99+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Cetti's Warbler and Herring Gull
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· PaidPicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Cetti's Warbler, Herring Gull, Teal +96 more · last seen 2025

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, toilets, car park

Free

Family friendly

playground, toilets, picnic area

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, parking

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Cetti's Warbler, Herring Gull, Teal +96 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Dock Bug, Dark Bush-cricket +27 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 28 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Tarka TrailWalking route
Named routeRef TTRegional walking route
Tarka Trail - Croyde to Saunton Circular RouteWalking route6 km

Stunning views of Croyde Bay and Braunton Burrows with walk along Croyde beach

Named routeRef TTCLength 6 kmRound tripLocal walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 6: Braunton to Instow)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 5: Woolacombe to Braunton)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 7: Instow to Westward Ho! )Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Station Closepublic footpath · 13 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 13 mPath type: residential
Butts Pathpublic footpath · 43 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 43 mPath type: service
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Cycling

47 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 278Cycling route
Named routeRef 278National Cycle Network
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Route 27Cycling route
Named routeRef 27National Cycle Network
Tarka TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route243 m
Named routeRef 278Length 243 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Bias Lanebridleway · 58 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 58 mSurface asphaltPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

A view from Chaloner's Road of the three buildings which appear to form the Christ Church

A view from Chaloner's Road of the three buildings which appear to form the Christ Church

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