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Hean Castle

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📷 David Medcalf · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.72160, -4.69685

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Oystercatcher, Carrion Crow +76 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Herring Gull, Oystercatcher, Carrion Crow +76 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Dark Bush-cricket, Meadow Grasshopper, Common Carder Bee +94 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Dark Bush-cricket, Meadow Grasshopper, Common Carder Bee +94 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hart's-Tongue, Winter Heliotrope, Himalayan Balsam +131 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Hart's-Tongue, Winter Heliotrope, Himalayan Balsam +131 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Dandelion, Bramble, Sessile Oak +13 more foraging species

Varies

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Colby Woodland Garden Walk, ColbyWalking route3.5 km

Explore secret spaces & historic features on this family walk, with wildlife along the way. Visit the Walled Garden, meadows & follow woodland paths with glimpses of the sea from the highest viewpoint. There are picnic spots & a longer trail option.

Named routeLength 3.5 kmDuration 00:45-01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Colby Estate Forest and Field Walk, ColbyWalking route3.2 km
Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Colby Estate Little Craig Y Borian Walk, ColbyWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Colby Estate Streamside Walk, ColbyWalking route4.5 km
Named routeLength 4.5 kmDuration 01:00=01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Route WCPWalking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
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Cycling

22 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route30 m
Named routeRef 4Length 30 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route791 m
Named routeRef 4Length 791 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route231 m
Named routeRef 4Length 231 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route339 m
Named routeRef 4Length 339 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The North Gate and Lodge of Hean Castle

📷 David Medcalf · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The North Gate and Lodge of Hean Castle

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🐄Folly FarmVisitor farm3.4 km→🌱Colby Woodland GardenUrban park2.7 km→🌱Folly Farm Country GardensUrban park3 km→🌱Noe AcreUrban park5 km→🐄Jolly BarnVisitor farm3.4 km→🐄SlothVisitor farm3.5 km→

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