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Bowl barrow on Farncombe Down, 500m south west of Baydon Hole

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BirdsWildlifeFungi
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Woodpigeon
  • 🍄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

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +54 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +54 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Burgundydrop Bonnet, King Alfred's Cakes, Clustered Bonnet +31 more · last seen 2016; Fungi — Burgundydrop Bonnet, King Alfred's Cakes, Clustered Bonnet +31 more · last seen 2016

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Swollen-thighed Beetle +61 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Swollen-thighed Beetle +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hawthorn, Common Nettle, Ivy +209 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Hawthorn, Common Nettle, Ivy +209 more · last seen 2024

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hawthorn, Common Nettle, Elder +29 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The RidgewayWalking route140 km
Named routeRef RWLength 140 kmNational walking route
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
Ridgeway Circular RouteWalking route

Aldbourne Circular Route

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Lambourn Valley WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Ridgeway Circular RouteWalking route

Bishopstone Circular Walk

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
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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
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

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