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✦ Historic site
Bowl barrow 50m south-east of the `Sanctuary' forming part of the Overton Hill round barrow cemetery.
0 ha
Getting here
51.41066, -1.83038
Best for
5 activitiesHeritage
Free86%Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Free75%Ancient woodland
Cycling
Varies72%Named cycling route nearby: Mercian Way
Dog walks
Free72%Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Free72%Named hiking route nearby: The Ridgeway
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶
Walking
11
8 named nearby · 3 public paths
Named routePublic access
🚴
Cycling
22
22 named nearby
Named route
🚵
Mountain biking
2
2 named nearby
Named route
🐴
Horse riding
9
9 public paths
Public access
Named routes and paths nearby
The Ridgeway · Walking140 km
Mercian Way · Cycling0
Avebury Ridgeway Walk · Walking8 km
Wessex Ridgeway Trail · Mountain bike0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling
The Ridgeway · byway open to all traffic
The Ridgeway · byway open to all traffic
The Ridgeway · byway open to all traffic
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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🌱 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
Facilities
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Parking
3 nearby · 85m
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
✦Avebury Stone CircleHistoric site2.6 km→✦Prehistoric to post-medieval settlement, cultivation, industrial and funerary remains on Fyfield, Overton and Manton DownsHistoric site3.3 km→✦West Kennet Avenue and an earthwork bank east of West Kennett FarmHistoric site1.1 km→✦Avebury henge and stone circlesHistoric site2.6 km→✦Windmill HillHistoric site4.7 km→✦Wansdyke: section from S of Furze Hill to Marlborough-Pewsey roadHistoric site3.3 km→