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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Dogs welcome

Getting here

50.71662, -4.58275

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CampsiteParking· Free

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Blackbird +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Blackbird +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood +63 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Shining Hookeria, Himalayan Balsam · last seen 2014

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South West Coast Path (Section 11: Bude to Crackington Haven)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 12: Crackington Haven to Tintagel)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Crackington cracker walk, North CornwallWalking route4.8 km

Paths are mostly uneven natural surfaces and walking may be strenuous in places. Route includes some slopes, steps, stiles and unfenced clifftop. Optional extension of 0.5 mile to Strangles Beach, which is remote and can have dangerous currents. Allow ple

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 2:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

17 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 327Cycling route
Named routeRef 327National Cycle Network
UK:National Cycle NetworkCycling route
Named routeRef 304National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route40 m
Named routeRef 3Length 40 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 3Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 304Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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📷 Wikipedia · Tumulus · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Nearby places

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