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Historic site

Bowl barrow 380m south west of Upcott Cross

✦ Ancient woodland0 ha

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HeritageWildlife
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

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2 activities

Heritage

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Historic site

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Wildlife

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Ancient woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Two Castles TrailWalking route
Named routeRef TCTRegional walking route
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Cycling

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4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 327Cycling route
Named routeRef 327National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route335 m
Named routeRef 327Length 335 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route976 m
Named routeRef 327Length 976 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route387 m
Named routeRef 327Length 387 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✦ AncientFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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