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Ernesettle Fort

3 ha

📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

50.41259, -4.18509

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦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
Parking

Best for

5 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Black-tailed Godwit, Black-headed Gull +82 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wigeon, Black-tailed Godwit, Black-headed Gull +82 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis tenax, Hornet, Green Shieldbug +28 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Eristalis tenax, Hornet, Green Shieldbug +28 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South West Coast Path (Section 36: Plymouth to Wembury Point)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Tamar Valley Discovery TrailWalking route
Named routeRef TDTRegional walking route
Plymouth City TrailWalking route
Named routeRef PCTLocal walking route
The Co-operative WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Budshead Wood Red Walking RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

81 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Dawlish to Plymouth

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Route 27Cycling route
Named routeRef 27National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 2 Plymouth to St. AustellCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Alternative RouteCycling route79 m
Named routeRef 27Length 79 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route100 m
Named routeRef 2Length 100 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface pavementslabs

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Towards the Tamar, Ernesettle

📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Towards the Tamar, Ernesettle

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Central ParkUrban park3.9 km→🌱Stonehouse CreekUrban park4.8 km→🌱Huntley GardensUrban park1.6 km→🌱Devonport ParkUrban park4.2 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Brunel GreenUrban park1.6 km→

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