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Historic site

Bowl barrow 350m south-west of Merryton Low

✦ Ancient woodland0 ha

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

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Heritage

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Historic site

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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7 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 17Walking route16.2 km
Named routeLength 16.2 kmRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 16Walking route18.1 km
Named routeLength 18.1 kmRegional walking route
Fosters TrailWalking route
Named route
Crabapple TrailWalking route
Named route
Churnet TrailWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

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2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 549Cycling route
Named routeRef 549National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 549Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

View Along the Ridge at Merryton Low ...

View Along the Ridge at Merryton Low ...

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🌱 Visiting this spring

  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✦ AncientFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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