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Plympton Pathfields - Plympton Castle

Devon  >  United Kingdom

Plympton Pathfields and Plympton Castle are in Central Plympton in an eastern suburb of the city of Plymouth.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 1 apríl 2025
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Description

A public park and the site of a ruined castle, Plympton Castle was originally built by the Saxons to counter raids by the Danes in the year 851 and is fairly famous in it was besieged twice in it's history, once in 1136 and again in 1224, the area was a Royalist stronghold during the English Civil War.

Both of these sites are another one of those infrequently visited by birdwatchers, with mostly common species the Pathfields did have a Herfugl in 2012.

Details

Access

Plympton Castle is located in an eastern suburb of the city of Plymouth. Easily reached by bus from Plymouth city centre, or by car to a free long stay car park. Press P on map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , Park , City/village

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Summer , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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