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Platform cairn on Wingletang Down, 25m south of Sun Rock

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦89+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Song Thrush
  • 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

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wren, Song Thrush, Robin +86 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Wren, Song Thrush, Robin +86 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Lowland heathland priority habitat; Birds — Wren, Song Thrush, Robin +86 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bench on the edge of Wingletang Down

Bench on the edge of Wingletang Down

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