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Henge and associated barrow cemetery south of Home Whin Farm

8 ha

📷 Andrew Hill · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome8 ha

Getting here

52.05491, 1.38642

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Woodpigeon
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 276m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Chaffinch, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Western Conifer Seed Bug, Emperor Dragonfly, Gonia picea +152 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hound's-tongue, Cotton Thistle, Red Fescue +138 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Sandlings WalkWalking route89 km

Southwold to Rushmere Heath on the outskirts of Ipswich

Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Suffolk Coast PathWalking route80 km
Named routeLength 80 kmRegional walking route
Kyson Hill and Kyson Point Walk, Kyson HillWalking route3.7 km

Start involves going up a flight of steps over the railway line, the route is pushchair and wheelchair friendly, apart from one small section at high tide. Kyson Hill is a steep slope over grass and steep steps. May be muddy at certain times.

Named routeLength 3.7 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Rendlesham Forest UFO TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Fynn Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
N/ACycling route6.8 km
Named routeRef 41Length 6.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route225 m
Named routeRef 1Length 225 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Tang TrailMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths
Wood Hall Drivebridleway · 674 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 674 mSurface asphaltPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Home Whin Farm

📷 Andrew Hill · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Home Whin Farm

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🌱St Margaret's ChurchUrban park300 m→🌱St Andrew's ChurchUrban park3.9 km→🌱All Saints' ChurchUrban park2.1 km→🌱Waldringfield Church FieldUrban park4.2 km→⛪St Margaret's ChurchReligious grounds400 m→⛪Church MeadowReligious grounds3.9 km→