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Bowl barrow on Ibsley Common, 670m east of Gorley Vale Farm

✦ Ancient woodland0 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

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4 activities

Heritage

Strong match

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Strong match

Ancient woodland

Free

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Mountain biking

Good match

Named MTB route nearby: Fritham Off Road Cycle Trail

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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2 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Avon Valley PathWalking route55 km
Named routeRef AVPLength 55 kmRegional walking route
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).

Named routeLength 6.9 kmDuration 01:30-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

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4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
New Forest On Road Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Fordingbridge to SalisburyCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

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2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Fordingbridge Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Fritham Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

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6 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

21 photos from nearby open sources

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Northeast corner of Ibsley Common

Northeast corner of Ibsley Common

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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
✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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