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Eight round barrows north of Scotland Corner, 980m south west of Pawton Gate Farm

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BirdsAncientWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Raven and Carrion Crow
  • 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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Raven, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +69 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Raven, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +69 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site with public access

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Keeled Skimmer, Small Red Damselfly, Golden-ringed Dragonfly +47 more · last seen 2024

Dog walks

Good match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Saints WayWalking route47 km

Padstow to Fowey

Named routeRef SWLength 47 kmRegional walking route
Camel TrailWalking route
Named routeRef CAMPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 32Cycling route
Named routeRef 32National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.2 km
Named routeRef 32Length 3.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route178 m
Named routeRef 32Length 178 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route226 m
Named routeRef 32Length 226 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route49 m
Named routeRef 32Length 49 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route732 m
Named routeRef 32Length 732 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

Pawton Gate Farm and Camel Estuary from Rosenannon Downs

Pawton Gate Farm and Camel Estuary from Rosenannon Downs

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