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Large multivallate hillfort called Warbstow Bury and a pillow mound known as the Giant's Grave

9 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Starling and Blackbird
  • 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
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Starling, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +50 more · last seen 2023

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Starling, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +50 more · last seen 2023; Good quality semi-improved grassland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Gatekeeper, Red Admiral, Speckled Wood +23 more · last seen 2023; Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: UK:National Cycle Network

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

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Cycling

24 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 327Cycling route
Named routeRef 327National Cycle Network
UK:National Cycle NetworkCycling route
Named routeRef 304National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.2 km
Named routeRef 3Length 3.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route40 m
Named routeRef 3Length 40 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 3Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Giant's Grave, Warbstow Bury

The Giant's Grave, Warbstow Bury

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