Getting here
51.38389, -2.32633
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 Robin and Blue Tit
- ✦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 Robin and Blue Tit
- ✦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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +48 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +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
Insect spotting
Strong match
Chalk and limestone grassland — chalkhill blue, adonis blue and rare moths; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Syrphus +9 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby · 43 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Bath Skyline WalkWalking route9.6 km
An elevated clockwise circular with panoramic views of the Bath landscape. The contrast of the city, so close to this rural haven, has earned the area World Heritage Site status. Roads, surfaced paths, steep hills, a rocky uneven section, steps & a stile.
Limestone LinkWalking route58 km
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km
Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.
Cotswold WayWalking route164 km
Golf Course Roadpublic footpath · 352 m
🚴Cycling
127 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Bath Two Tunnels CircuitCycling route
Route 24Cycling route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Colliers WayCycling route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 3Cycling route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
🐴Horse riding
11 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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