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A barrow 400m north of Octagon Farm: part of a Neolithic and Bronze Age mortuary complex

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📷 Oliver White · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.13746, -0.39988

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Carrion Crow
  • ✦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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Carrion Crow, Mallard +68 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Carrion Crow, Mallard +68 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — European Cinchbug, Orius, Oxycarenus modestus +4 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Golden Dock, Mistletoe · last seen 2026

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
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Cycling

55 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Greensand CyclewayCycling route59 km
Named routeLength 59 kmRegional cycle route
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Route 9Cycling route
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Willington Quarry

📷 Oliver White · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Willington Quarry

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