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Medieval settlement at Holworth

6 ha

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

50.64838, -2.32547

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦86+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Woodpigeon
  • ✦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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Wren +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Wren +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown +27 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Purbeck WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 50: Ferrybridge to Lulworth Cove)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
The Hardy WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Portland to LulworthWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Lawrence RideCycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Purbeck RideCycling route
Named routeRef 6Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 2Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.7 km
Named routeRef 2Length 3.7 kmNational 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

Medieval village of Holworth

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Medieval village of Holworth

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Fishpond at West Ringstead, 590m south of Pit HouseHistoric site2.7 km→✦The Warren field systemHistoric site3.6 km→🌱God's PocketUrban park2.1 km→✦Medieval settlement at West RingsteadHistoric site2.7 km→✦The Five Marys round barrow cemeteryHistoric site2.2 km→✦Barrow 500yds (450m) E of villageHistoric site2.6 km→