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Prehistoric funerary, ritual and settlement remains; post-medieval defences, tin mine, lookouts and enclosures on Castle Down, Tresco
41 ha
Plan your visit
BirdsInsectsWildlife
Free entryDogs welcome41 ha
Getting here
49.96361, -6.34475
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️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
- 🐕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
Strong match
Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Lowland heathland priority habitat
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
🌱Tresco Abbey GardensUrban park1.9 km→⛪All Saints ChurchReligious grounds1.3 km→✦TRESCOHistoric site2 km→✦Prehistoric linear boundary and cairns south west of The Bar, BryherHistoric site1.1 km→✦St Nicholas' Priory, TrescoHistoric site2.1 km→✦Prehistoric chambered cairn 60m north of Knackyboy Carn, St Martin'sHistoric site3.8 km→
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