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Moated site 170m north of Wholsea Farm

2 ha
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Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦91+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Peregrine and Little Ringed Plover
  • 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

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Peregrine, Little Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull +88 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Peregrine, Little Ringed Plover, Mediterranean Gull +88 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Slender Ground-hopper, Roesel's Bush-cricket, Sallow Pea-galler +47 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Slender Ground-hopper, Roesel's Bush-cricket, Sallow Pea-galler +47 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Heart-leaved Spear-moss, Heath Plait-moss, Springy Turf-moss +2 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Heart-leaved Spear-moss, Heath Plait-moss, Springy Turf-moss +2 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Woodland surrounding the moat at Wholsea Farm

Woodland surrounding the moat at Wholsea Farm

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