Three bowl barrows on Ibsley Common 630m and 720m north east of Mockbeggar Farm
Plan your visit
Getting here
50.88906, -1.76363
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
- 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tufted Duck and Coot
- ✦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
- 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tufted Duck and Coot
- ✦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 — Tufted Duck, Coot, Long-tailed Tit +75 more · last seen 2026; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Tufted Duck, Coot, Long-tailed Tit +75 more · last seen 2026; Lowland heathland priority habitat
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
▾4 signed routes nearby · 37 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Avon Valley PathWalking route55 km▾
A Short Stroll Around Hightown, SW HantsWalking route1.9 km▾
A short walk around NT's smallest heathland site in the New Forest. Experience a mosaic of habitats; grazed lawns, ancient woods & wander off route to discover hidden wetlands. Gravel & grass paths. Flat with no steps or stiles.
A Walk to the Huff Duff, SW HantsWalking route6.9 km▾
Descend to the wooded valley at Dockens Water & cross the stream to Rockford Common. See carnivourous sundews & mosses in wet heath & bog. Enjoy views at Ibsley Common (an area full of military history) & visit the Huff Duff (an old directional station).
Castleman TrailwayWalking route26.5 km▾
Newtown Lanepublic footpath · 206 m▾
🚴Cycling
▾9 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National BywayCycling route▾
National Route 256Cycling route▾
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route▾
New Forest On Road Cycle RoutesCycling route▾
Fordingbridge to SalisburyCycling route▾
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km▾
🚵Mountain biking
▾6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Fordingbridge Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route▾
Fritham Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route▾
Through the ForestMountain bike route▾
The Watchmoor LoopMountain bike route▾
The Somerley LoopMountain bike route▾
The Corsican CircuitMountain bike route▾
Wildlife to spot
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
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Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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