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Barrow 500yds (450m) E of village

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodlark and Dartford Warbler
  • 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 — Woodlark, Dartford Warbler, Peregrine +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodlark, Dartford Warbler, Peregrine +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Meadow Brown +36 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 50: Ferrybridge to Lulworth Cove)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Portland to LulworthWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
South Dorset RidgewayWalking route
Named routeRef SDRRegional walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Purbeck RideCycling route
Named routeRef 6Regional cycle route
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Farm track seen across the A353 at Poxwell

Farm track seen across the A353 at Poxwell

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