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Prehistoric dyke known as Horcum Dike

1 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦91+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Meadow Pipit and Stonechat
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Meadow Pipit, Stonechat, Woodpigeon +88 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Mole, Red Fox, Rabbit +12 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Anoplotrupes stercorosus, Dark Green Fritillary, Minotaur Beetle +86 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Adder's-tongue, Cypress-leaved Plait-moss, Springy Turf-moss +29 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Lyke Wake WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Tabular Hills WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Inn WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Mountain biking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Moors to SeaMountain bike route
Named route
Dalby Forest Back RouteMountain bike route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Dalby Forest Red RouteMountain bike route
Named routeRef Red
Dalby Forest Green RouteMountain bike route
Named routeRef Green
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths
Old Wife's Waybridleway · 1.2 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.2 kmSurface gravelPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

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