Plan your visit
BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
50.91819, -2.96401
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
- ✦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
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
- ✦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, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +66 more · last seen 2026
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +66 more · last seen 2026
Free
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Willow Bean-galler, Eristalis tenax +8 more · last seen 2026
Free
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Historic gardens
Good match
Historic site with public access
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
Walking
Monmouth Rebellion WalkWalking route
Named routeRef MRWRegional walking route
Herepath Trail - Castle NerocheWalking route
Named routeRef HTnLocal walking route
Staple Fitzpaine HerepathWalking route
Named routeRef SFHLocal walking route
East Deane WayWalking route
Named routeRef EDWRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
26 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
South Somerset CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Route 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route284 m
Named routeRef 33Length 284 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.2 km
Named routeRef 33Length 2.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route528 m
Named routeRef 33Length 528 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route40 m
Named routeRef 33Length 40 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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