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Holy well and butterwell 120m west of Holiwell

0 ha
BirdsWildlifeFungi
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦93+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen and Canada Goose
  • 🍄Mushroom 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

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Moorhen, Canada Goose, Mallard +90 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Moorhen, Canada Goose, Mallard +90 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Green Elfcup, King Alfred's Cakes, Oak Mazegill +5 more · last seen 2011; Fungi — Green Elfcup, King Alfred's Cakes, Oak Mazegill +5 more · last seen 2011

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Red Admiral, Small White +46 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Red Admiral, Small White +46 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Bluebell, Red Valerian +11 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Bluebell, Red Valerian +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South West Coast Path (Section 8: Westward Ho! to Clovelly)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 9: Clovelly to Hartland Quay)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route

Wildlife to spot

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