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Devil's Stone

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HeritageInsectsWildlife
Public accessDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐝28+ species of insects recorded here — summer is peak season; Meadow Brown and Gatekeeper are among those observed
  • 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

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Ringlet +25 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Hazel Dormouse, Eurasian Serotine, Common Pipistrelle +2 more · last seen 2024

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Goldfinch, Wren, Tawny Owl +2 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Channel to ChannelWalking route
Named routeRef CCRegional walking route
Herepath Trail - Castle NerocheWalking route
Named routeRef HTnLocal walking route
Herepath Trail - ThurlbearWalking route
Named routeRef HTbLocal walking route
Staple Fitzpaine HerepathWalking route
Named routeRef SFHLocal walking route
East Deane WayWalking route
Named routeRef EDWRegional walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33National Cycle Network
Alternative RouteCycling route15.6 km
Named routeRef 33Length 15.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Entrance to field near Staple Fitzpaine

Entrance to field near Staple Fitzpaine

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