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Bowl barrow 280m NNW of Southernwood

✦ Ancient woodland0 ha

📷 Des Blenkinsopp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeAncient
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

50.00908, -5.25537

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Woodpigeon
  • 🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +66 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +66 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Common Darter, Golden-ringed Dragonfly +21 more · last seen 2025

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Seasonal nature

Moderate match

Free

Plants — Blue Crystalwort · last seen 2026

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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6 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 26: Porthleven to The Lizard)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 27: The Lizard to Coverack)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
The Lizard Coastal WalkWalking route9.7 km▾

Walk around the Lizard Peninsula.

Named routeLength 9.7 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Lizard rarirty walkWalking route1.6 km▾
Named routeLength 1.6 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Lizard peninsula rare flora and fauna walk, Lizard PointWalking route1.6 km▾

This walk takes you along varied terrain, including coastal paths. It includes steep climbs.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 0:30Round tripLocal walking route

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

20 photos from nearby open sources

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Solar Powered Water Tank

📷 Des Blenkinsopp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Solar Powered Water Tank

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✦ AncientFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱St. Mellan's ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱St Mellans ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱The Mullion GardenUrban park2.3 km→🌱Mullion GardenUrban park2.3 km→✦Cliff castle W of Gunwalloe ChurchHistoric site3.5 km→🌱Bonython Estate GardensUrban park4.8 km→