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Bowl barrow 140m south east of Burston Cross

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🦌16+ species of mammals recorded in the area — Hedgehog and Otter are among those seen
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Bow Garden Centre — a good base for a longer summer day out

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Very strong match

Free

Mammals — Hedgehog, Otter, Wood Mouse +13 more · last seen 2022; Ancient woodland

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Swift, Blue Tit, Great Tit +31 more · last seen 2025

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Flame Shoulder, Large Yellow Underwing, Buff Ermine +181 more · last seen 2024

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Bluebell, Soft Shield-fern, Black Spleenwort +93 more · last seen 2024

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Two Moors WayWalking route
Named routeRef MWListed length 166Regional walking route
Tarka TrailWalking route
Named routeRef TTRegional walking route
Devonshire Heartland WayWalking route
Named routeRef DHWRegional walking route
Mary Michael Pilgrims WayWalking route
Named routeRef MMPWRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

Layby at Burston Cross, looking east

Layby at Burston Cross, looking east

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