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Public accessDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 121m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Long-tailed Tit, Woodpigeon +44 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Long-tailed Tit, Woodpigeon +44 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis tenax, Marmalade Hoverfly, Eristalis pertinax +115 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Eristalis tenax, Marmalade Hoverfly, Eristalis pertinax +115 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Allotments

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 18 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Somerset Space WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Taunton Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeRef THTLocal walking route
Herepath Trail - ThurlbearWalking route
Named routeRef HTbLocal walking route
Staple Fitzpaine HerepathWalking route
Named routeRef SFHLocal walking route
Quantock GreenwayWalking route62.5 km
Named routeLength 62.5 kmLocal walking route
Chip Lanepublic footpath · 460 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 460 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
The Avenuepublic footpath · 158 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 158 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Private Roadpublic footpath · 224 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 224 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

43 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route91 m
Named routeRef 3Length 91 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route654 m
Named routeRef 3Length 654 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route170 m
Named routeRef 3Length 170 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route17 m
Named routeRef 3Length 17 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Railway west of 40 Steps Footbridge, Taunton

Railway west of 40 Steps Footbridge, Taunton

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