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Bowl barrow 110m north-east of Harlow Hospital

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📷 Stephen Richards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.77166, 0.08865

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦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
Bike parkingParking· Paid

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Mallard +71 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Mallard +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hawthorn, Bittersweet, Yarrow +22 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Hawthorn, Bittersweet, Yarrow +22 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Azure Damselfly, Migrant Hawker +26 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Azure Damselfly, Migrant Hawker +26 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hawthorn, White Dead-nettle, Hogweed +3 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Forests WayWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Harcamlow WayWalking route
Named routeRef HARRegional walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 02Walking route
Named routeRef LW02Local walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 03Walking route
Named routeRef LW03Local walking route
Greenwich Meridian TrailWalking route440 km

A long-distance walk that follows the line of the Prime Meridian. Inaugurated in 2009, to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the Greenwich Meridian.

Named routeRef GMTLength 440 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

40 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 1Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route140 m
Named routeRef 1Length 140 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route224 m
Named routeLength 224 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route418 m
Named routeRef 1Length 418 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Hospital, Hamstel Road, Harlow

📷 Stephen Richards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Hospital, Hamstel Road, Harlow

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Harlow Town ParkUrban park1.1 km→✦Harlow Town ParkHistoric site1.1 km→🌱Jean McAlpine ParkUrban park1.1 km→🦉PARNDON WOODS & COMMONNature reserve3.4 km→🌱Harlow CommonUrban park3.7 km→✦Roman villa 500m north east of HarlowburyHistoric site4.6 km→

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