Bronze Age Bowl Barrow
Getting here
50.88424, -0.22747
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Kestrel and Stonechat
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Kestrel and Stonechat
- ✦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
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Kestrel, Stonechat, Linnet +64 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Kestrel, Stonechat, Linnet +64 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Chalk and limestone grassland — chalkhill blue, adonis blue and rare moths; Insects — Marmalade Hoverfly, Volucella inanis · last seen 2025
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: European walking route E9, Queen Elizabeth Country Park to Jevington
Mountain biking
Good match
Named MTB route nearby: South Downs Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
13 signed routes nearby · 23 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
South Downs WayWalking route160 km
Ditchling Beacon to Devil's Dyke, South Downs walk, Sussex EastWalking route11.2 km
This walk takes in one of the most stunning sections of the South Downs Way. Spring & Summer bring rich plant life thanks to the chalk soil, forming unique grassland habitat. Great bus links from Brighton. Mostly flat until Pyecombe where it gets steep.
Wolstonbury Hill Explore Nature Walk, Sussex EastWalking route5.9 km
Go through beech woodland before climbing steep open grassland to the top of the hill. On summiting, admire panoramic views of the weald, sea & downs, including Newtimber Hill & Devil's Dyke. Bluebells & garlic can be found in Spring. Potential livestock.
Rampart Ramble, Sussex EastWalking route1.3 km
Stroll around the old walls of the Iron Age hill fort. Take in views over the Weald & Brighton. Look out for remains of the curious Victorian funfair riders & in summer, walk through a meadow of orchids & butterflies. Suitable for pushchairs when dry
🚴Cycling
54 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Hurstpierpoint to Downlands Communitiy CollegeCycling route
Route 223Cycling route
Hove ParkCycling route
Three Cornered Copse bridlewayCycling route
National Cycle Route 20 Pyecombe to BrightonCycling route
Route 82Cycling route
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
South Downs WayMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
21 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Fulking Bostalbridleway · 257 m
Fulking Bostalbridleway · 15 m
Fulking Bostalbridleway · 65 m
Fulking Bostalbridleway · 335 m
Fulking Bostalbridleway · 110 m
Wildlife to spot
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