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Bowl barrow called 'Mabel Barrow', 400m south-west of Higher Polgassic

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Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeAncient
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Herring 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

7 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Wren, Herring Gull, Carrion Crow +66 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Wren, Herring Gull, Carrion Crow +66 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Red Admiral, Speckled Wood, Common Blue +43 more · last seen 2025

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Seasonal nature

Moderate match

Free

Plants — Neat Crisp-moss, an Eyebright, Bluebell · last seen 2022

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South West Coast Path (Section 33: Par to Polperro)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Saints WayWalking route47 km

Padstow to Fowey

Named routeRef SWLength 47 kmRegional walking route
Lansallos coastal and woodland walkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Hall WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Lantivet and Lansallos walk, Mid and SE CornwallWalking route7.2 km

Coast path, rugged in places, with some steep ascent and descent, prolonged in places. Woodland paths may be muddy and slippery, and there are stiles and steps. Be aware of cliff edges and unstable cliffs – keep children supervised.

Named routeLength 7.2 kmDuration 2:30Round tripLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

Old Milestone south of Mabel Barrow

Old Milestone south of Mabel Barrow

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