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A henge, two barrows, two ring ditches, two enclosures and part of a linear feature 420m north west of Lower Hampson

6 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦45+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swift and Blackbird
  • 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 — Swift, Blackbird, Herring Gull +42 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Hedgehog, Otter, Wood Mouse +13 more · last seen 2022

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Flame Shoulder, Large Yellow Underwing, Buff Ermine +179 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Moschatel, Lesser Celandine +118 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Two Moors WayWalking route
Named routeRef MWListed length 166Regional walking route
Tarka TrailWalking route
Named routeRef TTRegional walking route
Devonshire Heartland WayWalking route
Named routeRef DHWRegional walking route
Mary Michael Pilgrims WayWalking route
Named routeRef MMPWRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Hay Barn at Higher Hampson, North Tawton, Devon

Hay Barn at Higher Hampson, North Tawton, Devon

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