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Wayside cross at junction between Victoria Road and Park Road, east of Hatherleigh

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📷 Roger Cornfoot · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

50.82164, -4.06419

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Coot and Mallard
  • ✦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 — Coot, Mallard, Great Crested Grebe +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Coot, Mallard, Great Crested Grebe +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Gatekeeper, Large White +19 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — White Clover, Foxglove, Great Scented Liverwort +2 more · last seen 2019

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Tarka TrailWalking route
Named routeRef TTRegional walking route
Hatherleigh Community TrailWalking route
Named routeRef HTCLocal walking route
Hatherleigh CircularWalking route
Named routeRef HC
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Cycling

24 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Route 27Cycling route
Named routeRef 27National Cycle Network
Tarka TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route513 m
Named routeRef 27Length 513 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 27Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Victoria Cottage, Hatherleigh

📷 Roger Cornfoot · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Victoria Cottage, Hatherleigh

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