Bowl barrow c.200m NNW of Chaldon Herring: part of a barrow group north of Chaldon Herring village
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Plan your visit
🦅Birds🌳Ancient🦉Wildlife
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
50.65148, -2.29810
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Goldfinch
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Goldfinch
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
Best for
8 activities🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Goldfinch, Wren +58 more · last seen 2025
🌳Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Birds — Woodpigeon, Goldfinch, Wren +58 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper +53 more · last seen 2025
🍂Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Bluebell, Cock's-foot, Black Medick +16 more · last seen 2017
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km10 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Purbeck WayWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 50: Ferrybridge to Lulworth Cove)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 51: Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
The Hardy WayWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route▾
National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Lawrence RideCycling route▾
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Purbeck RideCycling route▾
Named routeRef 6Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km▾
Named routeRef 2Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.7 km▾
Named routeRef 2Length 3.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
Road from Chaldon Herring
Photos
Road from Chaldon Herring
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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