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Trematon Castle, a shell keep built on a motte and bailey castle

1 ha

📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

50.40010, -4.23807

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
  • ✦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 — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access; Grade II* listed building: HIGHER LODGE AT TREMATON CASTLE

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Southern Hawker, Face Fly +13 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

6 signed routes nearby · 10 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
The Co-operative WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Budshead Wood Red Walking RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Budshead Wood Yellow Walking RouteWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

20 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 27Cycling route
Named routeRef 27National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 2 Plymouth to St. AustellCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Alternative RouteCycling route79 m
Named routeRef 27Length 79 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route99 m
Named routeRef 2Length 99 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route104 m
Named routeRef 2Length 104 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Alternative RouteCycling route254 m
Named routeRef 27Length 254 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Keep, Trematon Castle

📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Keep, Trematon Castle

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