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Barrow cemetery on Hardown Hill 600m west of Butt Farm

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦52+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Chaffinch
  • 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 — Blue Tit, Chaffinch, Robin +49 more · last seen 2026; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Red Fox, Grey Squirrel, Hedgehog +12 more · last seen 2026; Lowland heathland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Nalassus laevioctostriatus, Platycheirus albimanus, Acupalpus dubius +93 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Dandelion, Creeping Buttercup, Enchanter's-nightshade +104 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 21 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Smuggler's Trail, Golden CapWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Langdon Hill walk, Golden CapWalking route2.2 km
Named routeLength 2.2 kmDuration 0:30Round tripLocal walking route
Wessex RidgewayWalking route
Named routeRef WRRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 46: Seaton to Seatown)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Caddy Roadpublic footpath · 45 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 45 mPath type: track
Caddy Roadpublic footpath · 165 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 165 mPath type: track
Caddy Roadpublic footpath · 540 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 540 mPath type: track
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 2Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 2Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route442 m
Named routeRef 2Length 442 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route546 m
Named routeRef 2Length 546 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km
Named routeRef 2Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Wessex Ridgeway TrailMountain bike route
Named routeListed length 207km
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

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