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Coaxial field systems and associated later remains between Deckler's Cliff and Gammon Head

52 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome52 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦102+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Peregrine and Cirl Bunting
  • 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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Peregrine, Cirl Bunting, Herring Gull +99 more · last seen 2025; Coastal cliffs — seabirds and cliff-nesting species

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Peregrine, Cirl Bunting, Herring Gull +99 more · last seen 2025; Maritime cliff and slope priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meloe mediterraneus, Bloody-nosed Beetle, Black Oil-beetle +44 more · last seen 2026; Acid grassland — heathland butterflies and rare invertebrates

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Blue Fescue, Autumn Squill, Orobanche minor subsp. maritima +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross); Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross)

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 52 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 39: Salcombe to Torcross)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
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Cycling

24 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 28Cycling route
Named routeRef 28National Cycle Network
Alternative RouteCycling route17 m
Named routeRef 28Length 17 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route165 m
Named routeRef 28Length 165 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route90 m
Named routeRef 28Length 90 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface bareearth
Main RouteCycling route841 m
Named routeRef 28Length 841 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.4 km
Named routeRef 28Length 3.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

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