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Medieval longhouse settlement (known locally as Lamlavery), and an associated field system

37 ha

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome37 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦100+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lesser Black-backed Gull and Carrion Crow
  • 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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Lesser Black-backed Gull, Carrion Crow, Herring Gull +97 more · last seen 2026; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Mole, Harvest Mouse, Wood Mouse +16 more · last seen 2024; Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Common Blue Damselfly, Keeled Skimmer +16 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Clavulinopsis · last seen 2024

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Chamomile, Devil's-bit Scabious, Bramble +3 more · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.9 km
Named routeRef 3Length 2.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Named routeRef 3Length 3.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route870 m
Named routeRef 3Length 870 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route974 m
Named routeRef 3Length 974 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route941 m
Named routeRef 3Length 941 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

The old 'settlement' on Davidstow Moor

The old 'settlement' on Davidstow Moor

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