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A bell barrow and three disc barrows west of Fargo Road ammunition compound

2 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦37+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for House Sparrow and Pied Wagtail
  • 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 — House Sparrow, Pied Wagtail, Blackbird +34 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — House Sparrow, Pied Wagtail, Blackbird +34 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Green-veined White, Small White +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Sainfoin, Lords-and-Ladies, Wild Parsnip +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Sarsen WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Wiltshire CyclewayCycling route155 km
Named routeRef WCLength 155 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route209 m
Named routeRef 45Length 209 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.9 km
Named routeRef 45Length 5.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route833 m
Named routeRef 45Length 833 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.8 km
Named routeRef 45Length 3.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route

King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.

Named routeRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Packway Larkhill heading west

The Packway Larkhill heading west

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