Later prehistoric cliff castle, two prehistoric round barrows, medieval field system, and associated remains on Dodman Point
47 ha
🦅Birds🦉Wildlife✦Heritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome47 ha
Getting here
50.22243, -4.80229
Open directionsv
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Shag
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Shag
- ✦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
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Herring Gull, Shag, Chiffchaff +69 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Herring Gull, Shag, Chiffchaff +69 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦉Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Reptiles
Free
Historic site with public access
Free
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland meadows — marbled white, meadow brown and pollinating insects; Insects — Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown, Large White +33 more · last seen 2025
Free
Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 31: Portloe to Mevagissey)
Free
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km1 signed route nearby · 9 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 31: Portloe to Mevagissey)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km▾
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km▾
Named routeRef 3Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route184 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 184 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route63 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 63 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route679 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 679 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route202 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 202 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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South West Coast Path on Dodman Point
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