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Tinworks, field systems, settlements, warren, cairns and a stone alignment at Headland Warren

237 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome237 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Willow Warbler and Stonechat
  • 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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Willow Warbler, Stonechat, Blackbird +64 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Willow Warbler, Stonechat, Blackbird +64 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Eristalis intricaria, Broad-bodied Chaser +36 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Two Moors WayWalking route
Named routeRef MWListed length 166Regional walking route
The LichwayWalking route19 km

Also known as the 'Way of the Dead' as a route for carrying coffins to the graveyard at Lydford Church

Named routeRef LYWLength 19 kmLocal walking route
Bellever TrailWalking route
Named routeRef BTLocal walking route
Postbridge TrailWalking route
Named routeRef PTLocal walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 28Cycling route
Named routeRef 28National Cycle Network
Dartmoor Way (Cycle)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route17.1 km
Named routeRef 28Length 17.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-road
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Horse riding

37 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Track and moorland in valley south of Vitifer Mine

Track and moorland in valley south of Vitifer Mine

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