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Linear barrow and cairn cemetery on Cosgate Hill, circa 240m north-west of County Gate Visitor Centre

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📷 Chris Gunns · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.22563, -3.73296

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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· Free

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Swallow, Grey Wagtail +61 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Chaffinch, Swallow, Grey Wagtail +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Navelwort, Rhododendron +98 more · last seen 2022; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Navelwort, Rhododendron +98 more · last seen 2022

Free

Foraging

Plants — Dandelion, Common Chickweed, Barren Strawberry +13 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Green-veined White +42 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Green-veined White +42 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 17 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Two Moors WayWalking route
Named routeRef MWListed length 166Regional walking route
Tarka TrailWalking route
Named routeRef TTRegional walking route
Countisbury circular walk via Winston's PathWalking route2 km
Named routeLength 2 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Watersmeet to Ash Bridge circular walkWalking route3.5 km
Named routeRef WACLength 3.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Countisbury figure of eight walkWalking route4.8 km
Named routeLength 4.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Regional Route 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51Regional cycle route
NCN 3 to NCN 51 LinkCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
N/ACycling route10.7 km
Named routeRef 51Length 10.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route69 m
Named routeRef 51Length 69 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route3.7 km
Named routeRef 51Length 3.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 51Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Cosgate Hill

📷 Chris Gunns · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Cosgate Hill

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Myrtleberry North Camp, a late prehistoric multiple enclosure fort 200m north west of Waters Meet HouseHistoric site4.8 km→✦Myrtlebury North Iron Age EnclosureHistoric site4.8 km→✦Malmsmead BridgeHistoric site1.1 km→✦Oare BridgeHistoric site1.8 km→✦Round barrows and two standing stones near Withycombe Ridge WaterHistoric site4.2 km→✦LacomaHistoric site4.4 km→

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