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Loader's Cider

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

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 Woodpigeon and Robin
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🐾Loader's Cider on site — a good way to combine wildlife and an animal visit in the same trip

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blue Tit +71 more · last seen 2025; Grazing marsh — lapwing, redshank, snipe and wintering wildfowl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blue Tit +71 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Southern Hawker, Common Darter, Western Honey Bee +38 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Farm visits

Farm shop

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Taunton Deane Circular Walk 1Walking route
Named routeRef TD1Local walking route
Quantock GreenwayWalking route62.5 km
Named routeLength 62.5 kmLocal walking route
East Deane WayWalking route
Named routeRef EDWRegional walking route
West Deane WayWalking route
Named routeRef WDWRegional walking route
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Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route539 m
Named routeRef 3Length 539 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route167 m
Named routeRef 3Length 167 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 3Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 3Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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