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Two round cairns, three enclosed and two open stone hut circle settlements, a rectangular enclosure and a medieval longhouse to the south of Carburrow Tor

11 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit 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 — Blue Tit, Robin, Wren +62 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Roe Deer, Grey Squirrel, Red Fox +12 more · last seen 2024; Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large White, Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown +62 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

1 signed route nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Farm TrailWalking route
Named routeRef FTLocal walking route
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Moorland on the south slope of Carburrow Tor

Moorland on the south slope of Carburrow Tor

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