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Barrow SSW of Melsome's Field barn

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📷 Andrew Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.17307, -1.92126

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🦌17+ species of mammals recorded in the area — Brown Hare and Roe Deer are among those seen
  • ✦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

Wildlife

Mammals — Brown Hare, Roe Deer, Red Fox +14 more · last seen 2025; Lowland meadows priority habitat

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Corn Bunting, Woodpigeon, Skylark +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 24-spot Ladybird, Common Blue, Meadow Brown +27 more · last seen 2024; Lowland meadows — marbled white, meadow brown and pollinating insects

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ribwort Plantain, Smaller Cat's-tail, Cock's-foot +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Lowland meadows — wild flowers, berries and seasonal plants

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Imber Range Perimeter PathWalking route
Named routeRef IRPPLocal walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 24Cycling route
Named routeRef 24National Cycle Network
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route3.4 km
Named routeRef 24Length 3.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 24Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 24Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route868 m
Named routeRef 24Length 868 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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Parsonage Down

📷 Andrew Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Parsonage Down

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Parsonage Down Camp earthwork enclosure and associated field system.Historic site1.7 km→✦Yarnbury camp (Yarnbury Castle)Historic site2.4 km→✦Field system on Chitterne DownHistoric site3.7 km→✦Milestone SE of Yarnbury CastleHistoric site2 km→✦Round barrow N of Yarnbury CastleHistoric site2.3 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds3.1 km→