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✦ Historic site
Four barrows 470m south west of Hope Cove, forming part of a round barrow cemetery
1 ha
Plan your visit
HeritageWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha
Getting here
50.23912, -3.86377
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Free
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe)
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v3 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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vWalking
South West Coast Path (section 37 Newton Ferrers to Bigbury on Sea)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Avon Estuary WalkWalking route▾
Named routeRef AEWLocal walking route
🚴Cycling
v16 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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vCycling
Route 28Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 28National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route11 m▾
Named routeRef 28Length 11 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route841 m▾
Named routeRef 28Length 841 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route75 m▾
Named routeRef 28Length 75 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route10 m▾
Named routeRef 28Length 10 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route209 m▾
Named routeRef 28Length 209 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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21 photos from nearby open sources
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸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
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸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
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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