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Medieval settlement remains 100m and 250m north of Downhead Manor Farm

3 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦33+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Wren
  • 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 — Barn Owl, Wren, Swallow +30 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Barn Owl, Wren, Swallow +30 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Blue, Red Admiral, Small White +132 more · last seen 2024

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

3 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Macmillan Way WestWalking route
Named routeRef MWWRegional walking route
Leland TrailWalking route
Named routeRef LTRegional walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 26Cycling route
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Castle Cary LinkCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
South Somerset CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Alternative RouteCycling route133 m
Named routeRef 26Length 133 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route6 km
Named routeRef 26Length 6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Downhead Lanerestricted byway · 212 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 212 mPath type: unclassified
Slate Lanerestricted byway · 1.1 km
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 1.1 kmPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Rear Entrance to Downhead Manor Farm

Rear Entrance to Downhead Manor Farm

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