Bowl barrow 515m north of Longcross Pond forming part of Black Bush Plain round barrow cemetery
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Getting here
50.94050, -1.64708
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodlark and Dartford Warbler
- ✦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
- 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodlark and Dartford Warbler
- ✦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
6 activitiesBird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodlark, Dartford Warbler, Firecrest +80 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodlark, Dartford Warbler, Firecrest +80 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Wood Cricket, Glow-worm, Gorse Shieldbug +17 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
▾1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Hale Purley Figure of Eight Walk, SW HantsWalking route4.8 km▾
Walk through Hale Purley, crossing streams with views of the common's valleys & mires. Look out for butterflies, dragonflies, stonechats and Dartford warblers in the gorse. Gravel paths with wet patches & a fairly steep descent & climb at the start & end
🚴Cycling
▾3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Wiltshire Cycleway New Forest LinkCycling route▾
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route▾
New Forest On Road Cycle RoutesCycling route▾
🚵Mountain biking
▾1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Fritham Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route▾
Wildlife to spot
Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
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Facilities
Parking
Bramble Hill Walk · Free · 426m
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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