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Prehistoric field system on the cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot

2 ha

📷 Philip Halling · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

50.68851, -3.15637

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦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

6 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Herring Gull, Swallow +62 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Herring Gull, Swallow +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Red Admiral +45 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Red Admiral +45 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton)

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
East Devon WayWalking route
Named routeRef EDWListed length 61kmRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Channel to ChannelWalking route
Named routeRef CCRegional walking route
Sid Valley RingWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Kiln Lanepublic footpath · 51 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 51 mSurface concretePath type: service
Kiln Lanepublic footpath · 436 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 436 mSurface compactedPath type: track
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Cycling

22 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 2 Axminster to DawlishCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route212 m
Named routeRef 2Length 212 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route12 m
Named routeRef 2Length 12 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route322 m
Named routeRef 2Length 322 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route313 m
Named routeLength 313 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route291 m
Named routeLength 291 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot

📷 Philip Halling · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Cliffs above Littlecombe Shoot

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Jubilee Memorial GroundUrban park4.8 km→🌱Jubilee Memorial GroundUrban park4.8 km→✦Anchor from the MSC NapoliHistoric site2.3 km→🐄The Donkey SanctuaryVisitor farm2.5 km→✦Sidford packhorse bridge, Church StreetHistoric site5 km→🌱Pecorama GardensUrban park3.9 km→

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