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A barrow 1000m NW of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex
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Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
52.13762, -0.41360
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +66 more · last seen 2026
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Mallard, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +66 more · last seen 2026
Free
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Free
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — European Cinchbug, Orius, Eristalis pertinax +8 more · last seen 2026
Free
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Golden Dock, Alexanders, Mistletoe · last seen 2026
Free
Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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Walking
John Bunyan TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Greensand Ridge WalkWalking route64 km
Named routeLength 64 kmRegional walking route
North Bedfordshire Heritage TrailWalking route70 km
Named routeLength 70 kmRegional walking route
Ouse Valley Way 2 (Turvey to Eaton Socon)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
🚴Cycling
65 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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Cycling
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Route 3Cycling route
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Route 6Cycling route
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Route 9Cycling route
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Route 10Cycling route
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Route 26Cycling route
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Wildlife to spot
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