Part of the linear boundary known as the Wansdyke 425m south of New Barn Farm
Getting here
51.38733, -2.56130
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦62+ 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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦62+ 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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Wren +59 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Wren +59 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood +105 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood +105 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Wood Bristle-moss, Springy Turf-moss, Rough-stalked Feather-moss +67 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Wood Bristle-moss, Springy Turf-moss, Rough-stalked Feather-moss +67 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Community Forest PathWalking route72 km
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km
Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.
Three Peaks WalkWalking route27 km
Two Rivers WayWalking route32 km
Congresbury to Keynsham
🚴Cycling
49 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Avon CyclewayCycling route
Malago GreenwayCycling route
Filwood GreenwayCycling route
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
NCN 416: Ring Road PathCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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