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Stone structures in Bourton Combe

📷 Neil Owen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessDogs welcome

Getting here

51.40660, -2.71094

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Robin
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Shoveler, Robin, Wren +55 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Shoveler, Robin, Wren +55 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, White Fibrecap, Deer Shield +265 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, White Fibrecap, Deer Shield +265 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Foraging

Fungi — Wood Blewits, Conical Brittlestem, Jelly Ear +24 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper, Small White +18 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper, Small White +18 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

16 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Two Rivers WayWalking route32 km

Congresbury to Keynsham

Named routeRef 2RWLength 32 kmRegional walking route
Round Yatton WalkWalking route
Named routeRef RYWLocal walking route
Community Forest PathWalking route72 km
Named routeRef CFPLength 72 kmLocal walking route
Samaritans Way South WestWalking route166 km
Named routeLength 166 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

37 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33National Cycle Network
Avon CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Festival WayCycling route
Named routeRef FWLocal cycle route
Clifton Link: Long Ashton to FeltonCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Clifton LinkCycling route
Named routeRef 334National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route19 m
Named routeLength 19 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Super Nova TrailMountain bike route
Named routeIncline down
Nova TrailMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

16 public paths nearby

Public paths
Tinker's Lanerestricted byway · 1.2 km
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 1.2 kmSurface unpavedPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

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Ruined cottage in Bourton Combe

📷 Neil Owen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ruined cottage in Bourton Combe

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱TyntesfieldUrban park3.4 km→✦TYNTESFIELDHistoric site3.4 km→🌱Millennium ParkUrban park4.1 km→🦉FELTON COMMONNature reserve2.9 km→🌱Trendlewood ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Peel ParkUrban park3.8 km→

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