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Banked cairn on Browngelly Downs, 880m ESE of Higher Gillhouse Farm

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tufted Duck and Mallard
  • 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 — Tufted Duck, Mallard, Golden Plover +77 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland — red grouse, merlin and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Tufted Duck, Mallard, Golden Plover +77 more · last seen 2025; Upland heathland priority habitat

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Spruce's Rustwort, Western Rustwort, Toothed Pouncewort +86 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Beautiful Demoiselle, Emperor Dragonfly +14 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Browngelly Downs near Lord's Park Farm

Browngelly Downs near Lord's Park Farm

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