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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome40 ha
Getting here
50.78704, -3.89989
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐝22+ species of insects recorded here — summer is peak season; Meadow Brown and Gatekeeper are among those observed
- ✦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
- 🐝22+ species of insects recorded here — summer is peak season; Meadow Brown and Gatekeeper are among those observed
- ✦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
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Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood +19 more · last seen 2024
Free
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Bird watching
Good match
Birds — Kestrel, Blue Tit, Greenfinch +1 more · last seen 2023
Free
Historic gardens
Good match
Historic site with public access
Varies
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Tarka Trail; Named hiking route nearby: Tarka Trail
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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Walking
Tarka TrailWalking route
Named routeRef TTRegional walking route
Devonshire Heartland WayWalking route
Named routeRef DHWRegional walking route
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
🌱War Memorial ParkUrban park1.2 km→⚽North Tawton War Memorial ParkPlaying field1.2 km→⛪St Peter's ChurchReligious grounds1.4 km→✦Two bowl barrows 200m north east of Newland CrossHistoric site400 m→✦Market cross 4m west of North Tawton church towerHistoric site1.4 km→✦Churchyard cross 4m south of Honeychurch churchHistoric site4.1 km→