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Bowl barrow 420m south east of Higher Parkwalls

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦94+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Lesser Black-backed Gull
  • 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 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Herring Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Great Crested Grebe +91 more · last seen 2025

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Herring Gull, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Great Crested Grebe +91 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Keeled Skimmer, Small Red Damselfly, Common Blue Damselfly +16 more · last seen 2025

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Historic gardens

Moderate match

Varies

Historic site

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.9 km
Named routeRef 3Length 2.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Named routeRef 3Length 3.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route870 m
Named routeRef 3Length 870 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route974 m
Named routeRef 3Length 974 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route941 m
Named routeRef 3Length 941 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

Wind turbine at Higher Parklands

Wind turbine at Higher Parklands

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