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Garnsey's Tower (ruin)

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
  • 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

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Wren +64 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Wren +64 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Silpha tristis, Syrphus +12 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Broadhembury Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeRef BCW1Local walking route
Cullompton Honiton WalkWalking route
Named routeRef CHWRegional walking route
Uffculme Village TrailWalking route
Named routeRef UFT

Wildlife to spot

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