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Copplestone Cross

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦49+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Jackdaw
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 168m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +46 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: Copplestone Cross; Historic site

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +46 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Red Soldier Beetle, Spotted Regal-sawfly, Broad-bodied Chaser +9 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Two Moors WayWalking route
Named routeRef MWListed length 166Regional walking route
Devonshire Heartland WayWalking route
Named routeRef DHWRegional walking route
Mary Michael Pilgrims WayWalking route
Named routeRef MMPWRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

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