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Hut circles and two enclosures on Dean Moor, near River Avon

5 ha

📷 Michael Dibb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

50.47655, -3.86634

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Wren
  • ✦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

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Wren, Robin +76 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Wren, Robin +76 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Abbot's Way; Named hiking route nearby: Abbot's Way

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Two Moors WayWalking route
Named routeRef MWListed length 166Regional walking route
Dartmoor WayWalking route
Named routeRef DWRegional walking route
Abbot's WayWalking route
Named routeRef AWRegional walking route
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Dawlish to Plymouth

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
NCN272Cycling route
Named routeRef 272National Cycle Network
Forder LaneCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Dartmoor Way (Cycle)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2.9 km
Named routeRef 2Length 2.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route496 m
Named routeRef 2Length 496 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths
Abbots Waybridleway · 1.5 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.5 kmSurface unpavedPath type: bridleway
South Brent Bridleway 27bridleway · 246 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 246 mPath type: service
Dartmoor Waybridleway · 597 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 597 mSurface gravelPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

On Dean Moor [1]

📷 Michael Dibb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

On Dean Moor [1]

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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 site4.7 km→✦Medieval farmstead and field system, post-medieval tinworks, prehistoric settlements and cairns north and west of Gibby CoombeHistoric site3.5 km→✦SettlementsHistoric site100 m→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds4.7 km→💧Avon Dam ReservoirReservoir400 m→💧Avon Dam ReservoirReservoir400 m→