Selworthy Beacon cairn 0 ha
Plan your visit
🦅 Birds🦉 Wildlife✦ Heritage
Public access Free entry Dogs welcome 0 ha
Getting here
51.22075, -3.54976
Open directionsv ✦ Scheduled Ancient Monument — Nationally protected archaeological site on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE). Scheduled monuments represent the best surviving examples of England's irreplaceable archaeological heritage.
Archaeological site scheduled monument
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
▾ 🐦 64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Carrion Crow ✦ 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
🐦 64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Carrion Crow ✦ 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 £ Free to visit — no entry charge🐕 Dogs welcome🦅 Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +61 more · last seen 2026; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Free
Birds — Robin, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +61 more · last seen 2026; Lowland heathland priority habitat
Free
Historic site with public access
Free
🦋 Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Anoplotrupes stercorosus, Green Tiger Beetle +20 more · last seen 2025
Free
🍂 Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Bramble, Selfheal +153 more · last seen 2023
Free
Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Minehead to Combe Martin; Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Minehead to Combe Martin
Free
Trails nearby Within roughly 5 km 12 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Selworthy Circular Pink Route, Holnicote Estate Walking route ▾
Named route Local walking route
Show on map Selworthy and Bury Castle circular walk Walking route 4.8 km ▾
Named route Length 4.8 km Round trip Local walking route
Show on map Webber's Post wander Walking route 1.6 km ▾
Named route Length 1.6 km Round trip Local walking route
Show on map Bossington Circular Pink Route, Holnicote Estate Walking route ▾
Named route Local walking route
Show on map Horner Wood ancient trees walk Walking route 3.2 km ▾
Named route Length 3.2 km Round trip Local walking route
Show on map 15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Regional Route 51 Cycling route ▾
Named route Ref 51 Regional cycle route
Show on map N/A Cycling route 597 m ▾
Named route Ref 51 Length 597 m National Cycle Network Traffic-free Surface rocky
Show on map N/A Cycling route 1.4 km ▾
Named route Ref 51 Length 1.4 km National Cycle Network On-road Surface asphalt
Show on map N/A Cycling route 135 m ▾
Named route Ref 51 Length 135 m National Cycle Network Traffic-free Surface bareearth
Show on map N/A Cycling route 508 m ▾
Named route Ref 51 Length 508 m National Cycle Network On-road Surface asphalt
Show on map N/A Cycling route 1 km ▾
Named route Ref 51 Length 1 km National Cycle Network Traffic-free Surface rocky
Show on map 7 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Photos Trig point on Selworthy Beacon
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Wildlife to spot
11,455 records · National Biodiversity Network
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Wildlife to spot 11,455 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 47 species
spring summer
2026 ▾
Robin · Kestrel · Wren · Stonechat · Carrion Crow +42
Robin Erithacus rubecula2025 Kestrel Falco tinnunculus2025 Wren Troglodytes troglodytes2025 Stonechat Saxicola rubicola2025 Carrion Crow Corvus corone2025 Blackbird Turdus merula2025 Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita2025 Dunnock Prunella modularis2025 Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus2025 Linnet Linaria cannabina2025 Skylark Alauda arvensis2025 Swallow Hirundo rustica2025 Raven Corvus corax2025 Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs2025 Great Tit Parus major2025 Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis2025 Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla2025 Herring Gull Larus argentatus2025 Coal Tit Periparus ater2025 Goldcrest Regulus regulus2025 Whitethroat Curruca communis2025 Woodpigeon Columba palumbus2025 Green Woodpecker Picus viridis2025 Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis2025 Swift Apus apus2025 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos2025 Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula2025 Jay Garrulus glandarius2025 Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata2025 Sand Martin Riparia riparia2025 Magpie Pica pica2025 Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus2025 House Martin Delichon urbicum2025 Pheasant Phasianus colchicus2025 Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus2025 Rook Corvus frugilegus2025 Jackdaw Coloeus monedula2025 Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba yarrellii2025 Tawny Owl Strix aluco2025 Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis2025 Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus2025 Gannet Morus bassanus2025 Firecrest Regulus ignicapilla2025 Siskin Spinus spinus2025 Barn Owl Tyto alba2025 Snipe Gallinago gallinago2024 🦌 Mammals 3 species
spring summer
2025 ▾
Rabbit · Roe Deer · Red Fox
Rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus Roe Deer Capreolus capreolus Red Fox Vulpes vulpes 🦎 Reptiles 2 species
spring autumn
2025 ▾
Slow-worm · Adder
Slow-worm Anguis fragilis Adder Vipera berus 🐸 Amphibians 1 species
winter spring
2025 ▾
Common Frog
Common Frog Rana temporaria 🐝 Insects 10 species
spring summer autumn
2025 ▾
7-spot Ladybird · Harlequin Ladybird · Anoplotrupes stercorosus · Lesser Stag Beetle · Eristalis tenax +5
7-spot Ladybird Coccinella septempunctata Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis Anoplotrupes stercorosus Anoplotrupes stercorosus Lesser Stag Beetle Dorcus parallelipipedus Eristalis tenax Eristalis tenax Beautiful Demoiselle daffodils · Early Meadow-grass · Norway Maple · Spindle · Common Evening-primrose +4
daffodils Narcissus Early Meadow-grass Poa infirma Norway Maple Acer platanoides2024 Spindle Euonymus europaeus2024 Common Evening-primrose Oenothera biennis2024 Great Horsetail Equisetum telmateia2024 Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Wildlife to spot 11,455 records · National Biodiversity Network 🐦 Birds 47 species
spring summer
2026 ▾
Robin · Kestrel · Wren · Stonechat · Carrion Crow +42
Robin Erithacus rubecula2025 Kestrel Falco tinnunculus2025 Wren Troglodytes troglodytes2025 Stonechat Saxicola rubicola2025 Carrion Crow Corvus corone2025 Blackbird Turdus merula2025 Chiffchaff Phylloscopus collybita2025 Dunnock Prunella modularis2025 Willow Warbler Phylloscopus trochilus2025 Linnet Linaria cannabina2025 Skylark Alauda arvensis2025 Swallow Hirundo rustica2025 Raven Corvus corax2025 Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs2025 Great Tit Parus major2025 Meadow Pipit Anthus pratensis2025 Blackcap Sylvia atricapilla2025 Herring Gull Larus argentatus2025 Coal Tit Periparus ater2025 Goldcrest Regulus regulus2025 Whitethroat Curruca communis2025 Woodpigeon Columba palumbus2025 Green Woodpecker Picus viridis2025 Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis2025 Swift Apus apus2025 Song Thrush Turdus philomelos2025 Great Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos major Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula2025 Jay Garrulus glandarius2025 Spotted Flycatcher Muscicapa striata2025 Sand Martin Riparia riparia2025 Magpie Pica pica2025 Blue Tit Cyanistes caeruleus2025 House Martin Delichon urbicum2025 Pheasant Phasianus colchicus2025 Mistle Thrush Turdus viscivorus2025 Rook Corvus frugilegus2025 Jackdaw Coloeus monedula2025 Pied Wagtail Motacilla alba yarrellii2025 Tawny Owl Strix aluco2025 Tree Pipit Anthus trivialis2025 Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus2025 Gannet Morus bassanus2025 Firecrest Regulus ignicapilla2025 Siskin Spinus spinus2025 Barn Owl Tyto alba2025 Snipe Gallinago gallinago2024 🦌 Mammals 3 species
spring summer
2025 ▾
Rabbit · Roe Deer · Red Fox
Rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus Roe Deer Capreolus capreolus Red Fox Vulpes vulpes 🦎 Reptiles 2 species
spring autumn
2025 ▾
Slow-worm · Adder
Slow-worm Anguis fragilis Adder Vipera berus 🐸 Amphibians 1 species
winter spring
2025 ▾
Common Frog
Common Frog Rana temporaria 🐝 Insects 10 species
spring summer autumn
2025 ▾
7-spot Ladybird · Harlequin Ladybird · Anoplotrupes stercorosus · Lesser Stag Beetle · Eristalis tenax +5
7-spot Ladybird Coccinella septempunctata Harlequin Ladybird Harmonia axyridis Anoplotrupes stercorosus Anoplotrupes stercorosus Lesser Stag Beetle Dorcus parallelipipedus Eristalis tenax Eristalis tenax Beautiful Demoiselle daffodils · Early Meadow-grass · Norway Maple · Spindle · Common Evening-primrose +4
daffodils Narcissus Early Meadow-grass Poa infirma Norway Maple Acer platanoides2024 Spindle Euonymus europaeus2024 Common Evening-primrose Oenothera biennis2024 Great Horsetail Equisetum telmateia2024 Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Calopteryx virgo
Calopteryx virgo
Roesel's Bush-cricket Roeseliana roeselii
Roesel's Bush-cricket Roeseliana roeselii
Broad-bodied Chaser Libellula depressa
Broad-bodied Chaser Libellula depressa
Glow-worm Lampyris noctiluca
Glow-worm Lampyris noctiluca
Hairy Shieldbug Dolycoris baccarum2024
Hairy Shieldbug Dolycoris baccarum2024
Pencilled Crane's-bill Geranium versicolor2024
Pencilled Crane's-bill Geranium versicolor2024
Two-rowed Barley Hordeum distichon2024
Two-rowed Barley Hordeum distichon2024
Hop Humulus lupulus2024
Hop Humulus lupulus2024 Events & activities nearby Switch provider to compare local events, tours and bookable activities.
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