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Park Plantation

11 ha
WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +41 more · last seen 2024; Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +41 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Speckled Wood, Peacock +174 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Green-veined White, Speckled Wood, Peacock +174 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Great Scented Liverwort, Dilated Scalewort, Even Scalewort +114 more · last seen 2021; Plants — Great Scented Liverwort, Dilated Scalewort, Even Scalewort +114 more · last seen 2021

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Channel to ChannelWalking route
Named routeRef CCRegional walking route
Herepath Trail - ThurlbearWalking route
Named routeRef HTbLocal walking route
Staple Fitzpaine HerepathWalking route
Named routeRef SFHLocal walking route
East Deane WayWalking route
Named routeRef EDWRegional walking route
Herepath Trail - Blagdon HillWalking route
Named routeRef HTbLocal walking route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Crossroads near Prior's Park Farm

Crossroads near Prior's Park Farm

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