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Slight univallate hillfort immediately south west of Gear

8 ha

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Free entryDogs welcome8 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tawny Owl and Herring Gull
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
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Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Tawny Owl, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon +68 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Tawny Owl, Herring Gull, Woodpigeon +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Anoplotrupes stercorosus, Vine Weevil, Ivy Bee +4 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Anoplotrupes stercorosus, Vine Weevil, Ivy Bee +4 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Tamarisk-moss · last seen 2024; Plants — Common Tamarisk-moss · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South West Coast Path (Section 28: Coverack to Helford)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 29: Helford to Falmouth)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Farm shop and rural industry at Gear

Farm shop and rural industry at Gear

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