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Lock up 60m south-east of the Church of St Mary

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📷 Maigheach-gheal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.07272, -3.49762

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Great Crested Grebe and Cormorant
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Swallow +89 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Great Crested Grebe, Cormorant, Swallow +89 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — New Zealand Pigmyweed, Himalayan Balsam, Bluebell +34 more · last seen 2020

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Exe Valley WayWalking route
Named routeRef EVWRegional walking route
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Cycling

6 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 route32.9 km
Named routeRef 3Length 32.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route272 m
Named routeRef 3Length 272 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 3Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route641 m
Named routeRef 3Length 641 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bench Mark, St Mary's Church

📷 Maigheach-gheal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bench Mark, St Mary's Church

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

💧Wimbleball LakeReservoir2.3 km→💧Wimbleball LakeReservoir2.3 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds100 m→⛪St Peter's ChurchReligious grounds3.4 km→✦Cross in the churchyard of St Peter's ChurchHistoric site3.4 km→⛪St Mary Magdalene's ChurchReligious grounds4 km→