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World War II air traffic control building 400m north west of Seckington Cross, on the former airfield of RAF Winkleigh

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦62+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Blue Tit
  • 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

5 activities

Bird watching

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Wildlife

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Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

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Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Tarka TrailWalking route
Named routeRef TTRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Air Traffic Control Tower  Winkleigh North Devon

The Air Traffic Control Tower Winkleigh North Devon

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