✦ Historic site
Round barrow cemetery on Ibsley Common, 800m south east of Blunts Barn Cottage
Plan your visit
Getting here
50.89406, -1.75321
Best for
5 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Mountain biking
Good match
Named MTB route nearby: Fritham Off Road Cycle Trail
Hiking
Moderate match
Named hiking route nearby: A Walk to the Huff Duff, SW Hants
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v3 signed routes nearby · 31 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Avon Valley PathWalking route55 km▾
A Short Stroll Around Hightown, SW HantsWalking route1.9 km▾
A short walk around NT's smallest heathland site in the New Forest. Experience a mosaic of habitats; grazed lawns, ancient woods & wander off route to discover hidden wetlands. Gravel & grass paths. Flat with no steps or stiles.
A Walk to the Huff Duff, SW HantsWalking route6.9 km▾
Descend to the wooded valley at Dockens Water & cross the stream to Rockford Common. See carnivourous sundews & mosses in wet heath & bog. Enjoy views at Ibsley Common (an area full of military history) & visit the Huff Duff (an old directional station).
🚴Cycling
v4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National BywayCycling route▾
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route▾
New Forest On Road Cycle RoutesCycling route▾
Fordingbridge to SalisburyCycling route▾
🚵Mountain biking
v5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Fordingbridge Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route▾
Fritham Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route▾
Through the ForestMountain bike route▾
The Watchmoor LoopMountain bike route▾
Fordingbridge Off Road Cycle Trail (Shortcut)Mountain bike route▾
🐴Horse riding
v2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this historic site
Scheduled Monument
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸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
🌱 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
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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