🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen and Mallard
✦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
🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen and Mallard
✦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
Best for
8 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Moorhen, Mallard, Cormorant +54 more · last seen 2025
Free
✦
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Moorhen, Mallard, Cormorant +54 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Orange-tip, Brimstone, 7-spot Ladybird +15 more · last seen 2025
Free
🍂
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Creeping Thistle, Shepherd's-purse, Ribwort Plantain +211 more · last seen 2025
Free
🐶
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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3 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km▾
Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.
Named routeRef K&ALength 140 kmRegional walking route
Pewsey Vale Circular WalkWalking route▾
The Pewsey Vale Tourism Partnership has launched a new long-distance walking, cycling and riding route with the Vale of Pewsey at its heart.
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
Mid Wilts WayWalking route▾
Named routeRef MWWRegional walking route
🚴
Cycling
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14 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Wiltshire CyclewayCycling route155 km▾
Named routeRef WCLength 155 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 403Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 403National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route▾
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route4.8 km▾
Named routeRef 403Length 4.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route76 m▾
Named routeRef 403Length 76 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
