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Iron Age defended settlement 500m north west of Higher Trevinnick

2 ha

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Jackdaw
  • 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
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Gatekeeper, Small White +43 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 13: Tintagel to Port Isaac)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 14: Port Isaac to Padstow)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Camel TrailWalking route
Named routeRef CAMPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Marsland Mouth to NewquayWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Lundy Bay and Port Quin circular walk near Pentire, North CornwallWalking route6 km

The walk mostly follows the South West Coast Path along coastal and inland footpaths with naturally uneven surfaces. It includes slopes, steps and some areas that can be muddy when wet. Sturdy footwear is advised.

Named routeLength 6 kmDuration 2:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 32Cycling route
Named routeRef 32National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route142 m
Named routeLength 142 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route1.3 km
Named routeLength 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route6.4 km
Named routeRef 32Length 6.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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