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Getting here
50.83638, -2.48217
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Blue Tit
- ✦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
- 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Blue Tit
- ✦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
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Barn Owl, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +50 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — specialist fen birds and passage waders
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access; Grade II* listed building: MINTERNE MAGNA HOUSE
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Barn Owl, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +50 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens priority habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Small Heath, Gatekeeper +31 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Wessex RidgewayWalking route
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Wessex Ridgeway TrailMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
14 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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