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Bowl barrow 240m north east of Martin's Farm Bungalow

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📷 Brian Robert Marshall · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

50.87958, -1.90841

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and House Sparrow
  • ✦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

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, House Sparrow, Woodpigeon +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, House Sparrow, Woodpigeon +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Golden-ringed Dragonfly · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Kingston Lacy walk at Holt Heath, Kingston LacyWalking route9.6 km

The bridleways and footpaths can become rutted, with the eastern sector in part on elevated ground crossing the important heathland mire. Grazing of animals is part of the management of this rare habitat, so dogs should be kept under effective control. St

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Castleman TrailwayWalking route26.5 km
Named routeRef CTLength 26.5 kmLocal walking route
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Play TrailWalking route
Named routeRef Play TrailLocal walking route
The Hardy WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Whitmore Lanepublic footpath · 220 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 220 mSurface unpavedPath type: residential
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Route 256Cycling route
Named routeRef 256National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Named routeRef 256Length 2.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 256Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
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Mountain biking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The Crane LoopMountain bike route
Named routeRef The Crane LoopLocal cycle route
Through the ForestMountain bike route
Named routeRef Through the ForestLocal cycle route
The Somerley LoopMountain bike route
Named routeRef The Somerley LoopLocal cycle route
The Corsican CircuitMountain bike route
Named routeRef The Corsican CircuitLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
New Roadbridleway · 148 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 148 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bridleway to Martin's Farm, Whitmore

📷 Brian Robert Marshall · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bridleway to Martin's Farm, Whitmore

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