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Iron Age hillfort known as Wasteberry Camp, medieval deer park and post-medieval warren, 800m north west of Lyneham House

7 ha

📷 Edward Farrow · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsForaging
Free entryDogs welcome7 ha

Getting here

50.36811, -4.00952

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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

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

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Pheasant, Magpie, Herring Gull +63 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Pheasant, Magpie, Herring Gull +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Giant Blackberry, Water Mint, Common Calamint +15 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Early-purple Orchid, Rubus prolongatus +147 more · last seen 2021; Plants — Bluebell, Early-purple Orchid, Rubus prolongatus +147 more · last seen 2021

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Western Conifer Seed Bug, Large White, Humming-bird Hawk-moth +11 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Western Conifer Seed Bug, Large White, Humming-bird Hawk-moth +11 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
West Devon WayWalking route
Named routeRef WDERegional walking route
Erme-Plym TrailWalking route27 km
Named routeRef EPTLength 27 kmRegional walking route
Saltram pillars walk, SaltramWalking route1.6 km

This circular walk follows the Run England 1-mile route. The walk, which includes some slopes, can be muddy when wet.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Saltram boundary walk, SaltramWalking route1.6 km

This walk includes a steep section with steps. The ground can get muddy, especially after wet weather, so walking boots are recommended.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

59 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Dawlish to Plymouth

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Route 27Cycling route
Named routeRef 27National Cycle Network
NCN2 AltCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 28Cycling route
Named routeRef 28National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route651 m
Named routeRef 2Length 651 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Lyneham House

📷 Edward Farrow · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Lyneham House

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🌱Sherford Country ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Old Boundary ParkUrban park2.9 km→🦉NEWNHAM MEADOWSNature reserve3.7 km→🌱King George V Memorial Playing FieldsUrban park3.8 km→🌱Stray ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Stray ParkUrban park2.4 km→

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