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Historic site

SCOTNEY CASTLE

✦ Ancient woodland129 ha

Getting here

51.09217, 0.40753

Best for

4 activities

Heritage

Free86%

Historic site with public access

Playgrounds

Free84%

playground, toilets

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Dog walks

Free72%

Dogs allowed with public access

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

59

3 named nearby · 56 public paths

Named routePublic access
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Cycling

7

7 named nearby

Named route
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Mountain biking

2

2 named nearby

Named route

Named routes and paths nearby

NCN National Route 18 · Cycling0
Singletrack Mountain Bike Trail · Mountain bike0
Play Trail · Walking2 km
Sussex Border Path · Walking220 km
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
The Old Carriageway · public footpath
The Old Carriage Way · public footpath
The Old Carriage Way · public footpath

About this historic site

Grade I registered historic park and garden

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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🌱 Visiting this spring

  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

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Picnic spot

2 · 59m away

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Playground

112m away

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Toilets

141m away

✦ Ancient✓ Public access🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
  • 🌳Large woodland — room to roam

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km