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Mercat Cross

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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Jackdaw
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Green Door — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidToilets

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Jackdaw, Oystercatcher +76 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Jackdaw, Oystercatcher +76 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Anoplotrupes stercorosus, Platycheirus albimanus, Eristalis pertinax +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Dark red crusts, Meadowsweet, False Oat-grass +130 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Wildlife to spot

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