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Getting here
50.76180, -2.38943
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Chiffchaff
- ✦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
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Chiffchaff
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Chiffchaff, Robin +66 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Chiffchaff, Robin +66 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell +39 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Historic gardens
Good match
Historic site with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Frome Valley WayWalking route
The Hardy WayWalking route
Hardy’s cottage to Max GateWalking route
🚴Cycling
17 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 26Cycling route
Frome Valley Cycle TrailCycling route
Dorset trail
Main RouteCycling route148 m
Main RouteCycling route8 m
Alternative RouteCycling route2.4 km
Main RouteCycling route290 m
🐴Horse riding
7 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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Nearby places
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