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Montacute Castle: a motte and bailey castle on St Michael's Hill.

7 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome7 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • 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
Parking

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +58 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +58 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood +81 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Eyebright, Parnassus Dandelion, Red Beard-moss +40 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 17 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
River Parrett TrailWalking route80 km
Named routeRef RPTLength 80 kmRegional walking route
Wash Lanepublic footpath · 85 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 85 mPath type: residential
Wash Lanepublic footpath · 89 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 89 mPath type: residential
Back Lanepublic footpath · 99 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 99 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 26Cycling route
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
South Somerset CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route4 km
Named routeRef 26Length 4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Montacute : St Michael's Hill Tower

Montacute : St Michael's Hill Tower

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