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Five bowl barrows 870m north west of Eastleachdowns Farm

1 ha

📷 David Luther Thomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.77537, -1.72919

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Robin +45 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Robin +45 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Hornet Robberfly, Emperor Dragonfly, Broad Centurion +6 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
D'Arcy Dalton WayWalking route107 km

Follows roughly the western boundary of Oxfordshire in unspoilt countryside.

Named routeLength 107 kmRegional walking route
Donnington WayWalking route100 km
Named routeLength 100 kmLocal walking route
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
Purple Trail, Sherborne Park EstateWalking route6 km

Some sections of trail can get muddy, dog friendly but should be kept under close control

Named routeLength 6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Bridgeman Walk, Lodge ParkWalking route1.6 km

Check website for opening days and times, dogs on leads allowed

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 57Cycling route
Named routeRef 57National Cycle Network
National Byway (Oxon and Glos)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route3.2 km
Named routeRef 57Length 3.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route6.6 km
Named routeRef 57Length 6.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km
Named routeRef 57Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route275 m
Named routeRef 57Length 275 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Macaroni Downs Farm

📷 David Luther Thomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Macaroni Downs Farm

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Useful places within 5 km

🌱Williamstrip ParkUrban park4.7 km→🐄PigsVisitor farm4.9 km→🌱Williamstrip ParkUrban park4.9 km→✦Round barrow 750m north east of Eastleachdowns FarmHistoric site1 km→✦The socket stone and part of the shaft of a churchyard cross in St Michael and St Martin's churchyard, Eastleach MartinHistoric site3.7 km→✦Windrush campHistoric site3.8 km→