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Long barrow at Combe Gibbet, Gallows Down.

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Robin +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Robin +62 more · last seen 2025; Lowland calcareous grassland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Chalk and limestone grassland — chalkhill blue, adonis blue and rare moths; Insects — Humming-bird Hawk-moth, Dark-edged Bee-fly · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Nettle, Red Clover, Hogweed +25 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wayfarers WalkWalking route

Walbury Hill, Berkshire to Emsworth, Hampshire

Named routeRegional walking route
Test WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 79Regional walking route
The Brenda Parker WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km

Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.

Named routeRef K&ALength 140 kmRegional walking route
Pewsey Vale Circular WalkWalking route

The Pewsey Vale Tourism Partnership has launched a new long-distance walking, cycling and riding route with the Vale of Pewsey at its heart.

Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Route 246Cycling route
Named routeRef 246National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Named routeRef 4Length 3.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route553 m
Named routeRef 4Length 553 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Test Valley Tour VMountain bike route
Named routeRound trip
Vernham Dean Off-Road cycle trailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths
Wright's Lanebridleway · 356 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 356 mSurface unpavedPath type: track
Bungham Lanebridleway · 89 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 89 mPath type: path
Bungham Lanebridleway · 573 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 573 mPath type: path
Wright's Lanebridleway · 438 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 438 mSurface unpavedPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

End of the Test Way at Combe Gibbet on Gallows Down

End of the Test Way at Combe Gibbet on Gallows Down

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