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✦ Historic site
Part of the Dartmeet coaxial field system and other archaeological remains on Holne Moor west and north west of Venford Reservoir
190 ha
Getting here
50.52727, -3.86891
Best for
3 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
5
5 named nearby
Named route
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Horse riding
10
10 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
Two Moors Way · Walking0
Dartmoor Way · Walking0
Bellever Trail · Walking0
Postbridge Trail · Walking0
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
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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
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
✦Prehistoric fields, settlements and cairn south east of Venford Reservoir forming part of the Dartmeet coaxial field systemHistoric site1.7 km→✦Medieval farmstead and field system, post-medieval tinworks, prehistoric settlements and cairns north and west of Gibby CoombeHistoric site2.3 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds3.5 km→✦Brimpts Mine, three prehistoric settlements and associated reaves 550m north west of Outer Huccaby RingHistoric site4.1 km→✦The Judge's ChairHistoric site4.4 km→✦Dunnabridge PoundHistoric site4.4 km→