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Barrow on Parsonage Hill

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Short-eared Owl and Merlin
  • 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 — Short-eared Owl, Merlin, Hawfinch +56 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Short-eared Owl, Merlin, Hawfinch +56 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Meadow Brown, Brimstone +23 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Clustered Feather-moss, Dilated Scalewort, Forked Veilwort +43 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Hardy WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Manor Roadpublic footpath · 274 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 274 mPath type: service
Manor Roadpublic footpath · 290 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 290 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
North Dorset Cycle WayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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