Prehistoric to medieval settlements, field systems, enclosures and cairns, with post-medieval boundary and railway on north east Smallacoombe Down
Getting here
50.55261, -4.49882
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Peregrine, Raven, Cuckoo +69 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Peregrine, Raven, Cuckoo +69 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Blue Ground Beetle, Sericomyia silentis, Keeled Skimmer +34 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Blue Ground Beetle, Sericomyia silentis, Keeled Skimmer +34 more · last seen 2024
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Mushroom foraging
Good match
Fungi — Devil's Fingers · last seen 2023; Fungi — Devil's Fingers · last seen 2023
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Round-leaved Sundew, Bog Asphodel, Ivy-leaved Bellflower +7 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Round-leaved Sundew, Bog Asphodel, Ivy-leaved Bellflower +7 more · last seen 2024
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Walking
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🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
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Wildlife to spot
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