'Three Barrows': Group of three round barrows on the southern edge of Middlebere Heath, 240m NNE of Halfway Inn
Plan your visit
Getting here
50.65934, -2.08750
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦116+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Dartford Warbler and Little Egret
- ✦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
- 🐦116+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Dartford Warbler and Little Egret
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Dartford Warbler, Little Egret, Woodpigeon +113 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Dartford Warbler, Little Egret, Woodpigeon +113 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Minotaur Beetle, Sphagnum Bug, Hornet Robberfly · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Redshank, Cow-horn Bog-moss, Pointed Spear-moss +84 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
14 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Purbeck WayWalking route
South West Coast Path (Section 51: Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers)Walking route
The Hardy WayWalking route
Lulworth Range WalksWalking route
Shipstal trailWalking route
Shipstal trail, part of Arne RSPB reserve. Permissive route for people who have paid to access the reserve
🚴Cycling
36 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Wareham/PooleCycling route
Route 2Cycling route
National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster
Poole Harbour Trails - CCycling route
Lawrence RideCycling route
Castle RideCycling route
Priory RideCycling route
🚵Mountain biking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Sika TrailMountain bike route
Rempstone RideMountain bike route
Poole Harbour Trails - ArneMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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