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Scots' Dike

14 ha

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome14 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Blackbird
  • 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

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Blackbird, Blue Tit +75 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Chaffinch, Blackbird, Blue Tit +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.4 km
Named routeRef 7Length 3.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.3 km
Named routeRef 7Length 4.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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