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D-shaped barrow and enclosure 250m east of New Close Plantation

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Plan your visit

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦43+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pochard and Shoveler
  • 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 — Pochard, Shoveler, Wigeon +40 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Pochard, Shoveler, Wigeon +40 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Peacock, Large White +20 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Orange Bonnet, Sycamore Tarspot · last seen 2011

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Greater Snowdrop, Common Nettle, Cock's-foot +9 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

New Close Plantation from Bishop Norton Road, Glentham

New Close Plantation from Bishop Norton Road, Glentham

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