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Barrow cemetery 200m south of Whitecomb Plantation

1 ha

📷 Vieve Forward · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.49405, -1.64229

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Skylark and Corn Bunting
  • ✦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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Skylark, Corn Bunting, Blue Tit +55 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Skylark, Corn Bunting, Blue Tit +55 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Birch Shieldbug · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The RidgewayWalking route140 km
Named routeRef RWLength 140 kmNational walking route
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
Ridgeway Circular RouteWalking route

Aldbourne Circular Route

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Ridgeway Circular RouteWalking route

Bishopstone Circular Walk

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
White Horse Hill to Ashdown Walk, White Horse HillWalking route12.3 km

Long circular across the ancient chalk downs of Oxfordshire, neolithic sites and history found along this stretch of the ancient Ridgeway. Mixture of hard paths and field paths. Route can be muddy after wet weather. Take care at road crossings.

Named routeLength 12.3 kmDuration 04:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Route 482Cycling route
Named routeRef 482National Cycle Network
Swindon to Ridgeway LinkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 482Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route25 m
Named routeRef 482Length 25 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route364 m
Named routeRef 482Length 364 mNational 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
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bowl barrow south of Whitecomb Plantation

📷 Vieve Forward · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bowl barrow south of Whitecomb Plantation

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Useful places within 5 km

🌱The GreenUrban park2.1 km→⛪St Michael's ChurchReligious grounds2 km→✦Village crossHistoric site2.1 km→✦Medieval settlement, cultivation remains and boundary 550m north west of Upham HallHistoric site2.4 km→✦Medieval settlement and prehistoric field system 520m north east and 760m east of Snap FarmHistoric site2.7 km→✦The Giant's Grave round barrow cemeteryHistoric site1 km→