Medieval and post-medieval coal mining remains in Harridge Wood and Edford Wood South
Plan your visit
Getting here
51.23307, -2.49058
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦34+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for House Sparrow and Robin
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦34+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for House Sparrow and Robin
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — House Sparrow, Robin, Goldfinch +31 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — House Sparrow, Robin, Goldfinch +31 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Darter, Broad-bodied Chaser, Azure Damselfly +11 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 30 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
East Mendip WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 24Cycling route
Colliers WayCycling route
N/ACycling route421 m
N/ACycling route270 m
Main RouteCycling route1.9 km
Main RouteCycling route6.2 km
🐴Horse riding
4 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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