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Prehistoric linear boundary in Dalby Forest, known as Dargate Dikes

1 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Coal Tit and Robin
  • 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
Parking

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Coal Tit, Robin, Chaffinch +48 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Coal Tit, Robin, Chaffinch +48 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green Tiger Beetle, Common Darter, Common Blue Damselfly +124 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bramble, Tufted Hair-grass, Herb-Robert +100 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Dalby Beck Red TrailWalking route
Named routeRef Red TrailLocal walking route
Tabular Hills WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Inn WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Mountain biking

5 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
Dalby Forest Blue RouteMountain bike route
Named routeRef Blue
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Red 20bridleway · 483 m

Fire road.

Public pathbridlewayLength 483 mSurface dirtPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

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