Plan your visit
BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
50.54147, -4.91316
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦107+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Jackdaw
- ✦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
- 🐦107+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Jackdaw
- ✦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
Parking· Paid
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Herring Gull, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +104 more · last seen 2026
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Herring Gull, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +104 more · last seen 2026
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Ivy Bee, Common Cockchafer, Green Shieldbug +22 more · last seen 2026
Free
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Historic gardens
Good match
Historic site with public access
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
10 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
Walking
South West Coast Path (Section 14: Port Isaac to Padstow)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 15: Padstow to Porthcothan)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Saints WayWalking route47 km
Padstow to Fowey
Named routeRef SWLength 47 kmRegional walking route
Camel TrailWalking route
Named routeRef CAMPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to NewquayWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
🚴Cycling
23 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
NCN National Route 32Cycling route
Named routeRef 32National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route142 m
Named routeLength 142 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route498 m
Named routeRef 32Length 498 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route980 m
Named routeRef 323Length 980 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route365 m
Named routeLength 365 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface grass
Main RouteCycling route433 m
Named routeRef 323Length 433 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
✦Churchyard cross in St Petroc's churchyard, 3m south of the churchHistoric site2.1 km→✦PRIDEAUX PLACEHistoric site2.2 km→⛪St Petroc's ChurchReligious grounds2.1 km→⛪Polzeath Methodist ChurchReligious grounds3.5 km→✦Churchyard cross shaft and base in St Petroc's churchyard, 30m south east of the churchHistoric site2.1 km→🌽Rope Walk AllotmentsAllotments2.2 km→