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Entrance grave 80m SSE of Basin Rock, Porth Hellick Down, St Mary's

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Wren
  • 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

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Wren, Herring Gull +73 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Wren, Herring Gull +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Water Measurer · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Chambered cairn entrance on Porth Hellick Down, St Mary's

Chambered cairn entrance on Porth Hellick Down, St Mary's

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