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Getting here
55.52891, -3.56127
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Ring Ouzel and Wheatear
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Ring Ouzel and Wheatear
- ✦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
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Ring Ouzel, Wheatear, Mistle Thrush +53 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Ring Ouzel, Wheatear, Mistle Thrush +53 more · last seen 2025
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Green-veined White, Light Emerald, Lesser Swallow Prominent +90 more · last seen 2020
Free
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Common Dog-violet, Daisy, Heath Speedwell +190 more · last seen 2016
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Wildlife to spot
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