Barrow S of Tinker's Barrow Plantation
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🦅Birds🍄Fungi🦉Wildlife
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
50.68746, -2.31468
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦97+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Chiffchaff
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦97+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Chiffchaff
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
🦅Bird watching
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Chiffchaff, Long-tailed Tit +94 more · last seen 2025
Free
🍄Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Amanita citrina, Goblet, Club Foot +58 more · last seen 2023
Varies
Birds — Woodpigeon, Chiffchaff, Long-tailed Tit +94 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Large White +75 more · last seen 2025
Free
🍂Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Juniper Haircap, Dilated Scalewort, Wood-rust · last seen 2024
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Purbeck WayWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route▾
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The Hardy WayWalking route▾
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South Dorset RidgewayWalking route▾
Named routeRef SDRRegional walking route
Frome Valley WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route▾
National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Lawrence RideCycling route▾
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Purbeck RideCycling route▾
Named routeRef 6Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route95 m▾
Named routeRef 2Length 95 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route707 m▾
Named routeRef 2Length 707 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route70 m▾
Named routeRef 2Length 70 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
2 public paths nearby
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Stenobothrus lineatus
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