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Roman settlement, part of an associated field system and earlier Iron Age settlement remains at Gatcombe Farm

35 ha

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WildlifeBirdsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome35 ha

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

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +73 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants; Plants — Garlic Mustard, Blackthorn, Hogweed +3 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Lesser Stag Beetle, Willow Emerald Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird +70 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Lesser Stag Beetle, Willow Emerald Damselfly, 7-spot Ladybird +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Greater Stitchwort, Garlic Mustard, Blackthorn +38 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Greater Stitchwort, Garlic Mustard, Blackthorn +38 more · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

19 signed routes nearby · 36 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Prior's WoodWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Gordano RoundWalking route42 km
Named routeLength 42 kmLocal walking route
Nailsea RoundWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Leigh Woods Woodland Wander, Leigh WoodsWalking route1.6 km

Pass the natural play area & walk through beautiful woodland with rare & veteran trees as well as grassland. Stokeleigh Camp hillfort is perched on the edge of the Avon Gorge, with dramatic views along the river. Some seasonally muddy / rocky sections.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30-00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Warren Lanepublic footpath · 72 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 72 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Lovelinch Gardenspublic footpath · 115 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 115 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Warren Lanepublic footpath · 219 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 219 mSurface gravelPath type: track
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Cycling

89 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41National Cycle Network
Clifton Link: Long Ashton to FeltonCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Avon CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Festival WayCycling route
Named routeRef FWLocal cycle route
Downs WayCycling route
Named routeRef DWLocal cycle route
Route 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Super Nova TrailMountain bike route
Named routeIncline down
Nova TrailMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

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