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The Mount, Barrow Green

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BirdsWildlifeAncient
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +62 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +62 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Common Blue +31 more · last seen 2026

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Seasonal nature

Moderate match

Free

Plants — Primrose, Hazel, Himalayan Balsam · last seen 2026

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Greenwich Meridian TrailWalking route440 km

A long-distance walk that follows the line of the Prime Meridian. Inaugurated in 2009, to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the Greenwich Meridian.

Named routeRef GMTLength 440 kmRegional walking route
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
Biggin Hill Circular WalkWalking route

An energetic hilly walk with good views to the Biggin Hill valley and returning past the historic wartime airfield, now a civil airport. One of the Bromley Circular Walks, several of which can be linked to make a much longer route.

Named routeLocal walking route
Ridlands Grove short spring walk at Limpsfield Common, HarewoodsWalking route800 m

This short, gentle walk around Ridlands Grove offers charming views over countryside. It's particularly beautiful in springtime, when tree foliage and a spectacular display of bluebells begin to show. Undulating terrain can be muddy at times.

Named routeLength 800 mDuration 00:15Round tripLocal walking route
Easy Access Trail, HarewoodsWalking route1.2 km
Named routeLength 1.2 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

36 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 21Cycling route
Named routeRef 21National Cycle Network
Yew Tree WayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Catherham link

Named routeRegional cycle route
NCN National Route 21Cycling route
Named routeRef 21Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
Limpsfield Community Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route

Cycle route consisting of main loop plus link routes

Named routeRound tripRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Hogtrough Lanebridleway · 632 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 632 mPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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