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Getting here
50.77544, -2.40828
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chiffchaff and Woodpigeon
- 🐕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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chiffchaff and Woodpigeon
- 🐕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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Chiffchaff, Woodpigeon, Robin +65 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Chiffchaff, Woodpigeon, Robin +65 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell +47 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Family friendly
Good match
Urban park — family destination
Picnic day out
Good match
Urban park — open green space
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Frome Valley WayWalking route
The Hardy WayWalking route
Hardy’s cottage to Max GateWalking route
🚴Cycling
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 26Cycling route
Frome Valley Cycle TrailCycling route
Dorset trail
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Alternative RouteCycling route2.4 km
Main RouteCycling route290 m
Main RouteCycling route839 m
🐴Horse riding
10 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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Nearby places
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