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Tregantle Fort

6 ha

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Free entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦90+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Little Egret
  • 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
Parking· Free

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Little Egret, Carrion Crow +87 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Little Egret, Carrion Crow +87 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Brindalus porcicollis, Red Admiral, 7-spot Ladybird +33 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Green Yoke-moss, Common Bird's-foot-trefoil, Grey-cushioned Grimmia +83 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 34: Polperro to Portwrinkle)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 35: Portwrinkle to Plymouth)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route

Wildlife to spot

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