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Norn`s Tump long barrow, 400m south-east of Hill Farm

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📷 Vieve Forward · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.68419, -2.16151

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦67+ 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

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Blue Tit +64 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Common Pipistrelle, Roe Deer, Rabbit +11 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Carder Bee, Bumblebee, Bombus lucorum +54 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Macmillan Way; Named hiking route nearby: Macmillan Way

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Wysis WayWalking route88.5 km

Long distance footpath forming a link between the Thames and the Wye

Named routeRef WYSLength 88.5 kmRegional walking route
Thames & Severn WayWalking route69.8 km

Linking the Severn to the Thames following the route of the Stroudwater Navigation and Thames & Severn Canal as closely as possible using public rights of way. As the canals are restored, it will be updated to use the reinstated towpath wherever possible.

Named routeRef T&S WLength 69.8 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

27 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Fosse2Cycling route
Named routeRef 48National Cycle Network
Cotswold CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef CCRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
Named routeRef 45Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route145 m
Named routeRef 45Length 145 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Norn's Tump long barrow, near Avening

📷 Vieve Forward · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Norn's Tump long barrow, near Avening

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Mortimer GardensUrban park4.1 km→✦Multi-period site on Minchinhampton CommonHistoric site4.2 km→🌱King George V Playing FieldsUrban park3.8 km→🌱France Lynch Pleasure GroundUrban park4.9 km→✦GATCOMBE PARKHistoric site1.2 km→⛪Minchinhampton Baptist ChurchReligious grounds2.7 km→