site of mansion
Getting here
50.59394, -3.60782
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Woodpigeon
- ✦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
- 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Woodpigeon
- ✦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
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Chaffinch +48 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Woodpigeon, Chaffinch +48 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers; Insects — Oedemera femoralis, Southern Hawker · last seen 2026
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Orange Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
10 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Templer WayWalking route
Dartmoor WayWalking route
Teignmouth & Dawlish WayWalking route
Orange WayWalking route560 km
River Teign WalkWalking route
🚴Cycling
29 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN272Cycling route
Route 28Cycling route
Dartmoor Way (Cycle)Cycling route
Wray Valley TrailCycling route
Main RouteCycling route213 m
Main RouteCycling route35 m
Wildlife to spot
Photos
Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
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