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Barrow cemetery on western slope of Crownhill Down

4 ha

Plan your visit

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Free entryDogs welcome4 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦93+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Herring Gull
  • 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

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Herring Gull, Blackbird +90 more · last seen 2026; Moorland — golden plover, curlew and short-eared owl

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Herring Gull, Blackbird +90 more · last seen 2026; Grass moorland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red-legged Shieldbug, Dock Bug, Summer Chafer +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
West Devon WayWalking route
Named routeRef WDERegional walking route
Saltram pillars walk, SaltramWalking route1.6 km

This circular walk follows the Run England 1-mile route. The walk, which includes some slopes, can be muddy when wet.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Saltram boundary walk, SaltramWalking route1.6 km

This walk includes a steep section with steps. The ground can get muddy, especially after wet weather, so walking boots are recommended.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

91 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Dawlish to Plymouth

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Route 272Cycling route
Named routeRef 272National Cycle Network
Riverside cycle trail at SaltramCycling route3.2 km

Perfect for families, young children, and those new to cycling, the terrain is largely flat with one steep hill.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal cycle route
Route 27Cycling route
Named routeRef 27National Cycle Network
NCN2 AltCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Dartmoor Way (Cycle)Cycling route
Named routeLocal 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

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