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The West Ropery (site of), South Yard, Devonport Dockyard

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📷 Chris Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

50.36723, -4.17837

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Black-headed Gull
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· FreePicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Black-headed Gull, Mallard +84 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Black-headed Gull, Mallard +84 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly, Speckled Bush-cricket +88 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly, Speckled Bush-cricket +88 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Springy Turf-moss, Common Liverwort · last seen 2025; Plants — Springy Turf-moss, Common Liverwort · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
European long distance path E9 - part alternative Great BritainWalking route711 km
Named routeRef E9Length 711 kmInternational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 35: Portwrinkle to Plymouth)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 36: Plymouth to Wembury Point)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Plymouth City TrailWalking route
Named routeRef PCTLocal walking route
The Co-operative WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

150 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Eurovelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part English ChannelCycling route
Named routeRef EV1Point-to-pointInternational cycle route
NCN 2 linkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN 27 linkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Dawlish to Plymouth

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Route 27Cycling route
Named routeRef 27National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 2 Plymouth to St. AustellCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Devonport Dockyard - capstan engine

📷 Chris Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Devonport Dockyard - capstan engine

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Stonehouse CreekUrban park1.3 km→🌱Central ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Mount Wise ParkUrban park400 m→🌱Devonport ParkUrban park1 km→🌱Formal GardensUrban park1.1 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park1.9 km→

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