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Long barrow on Sheep Down, 1km north of East Ilsley

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📷 Andrew Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.53811, -1.29165

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Linnet, Carrion Crow +67 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Linnet, Carrion Crow +67 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Orchard Ermine, Spindle Ermine, Broad-bodied Chaser +1 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Orchard Ermine, Spindle Ermine, Broad-bodied Chaser +1 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The RidgewayWalking route140 km
Named routeRef RWLength 140 kmNational walking route
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Route 544Cycling route
Named routeRef 544National Cycle Network
Wantage to Harwell Campus (Icknield Greenway)Cycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 544Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Temporary DiversionCycling route665 m
Named routeRef 544Length 665 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.9 km
Named routeRef 544Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route

King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.

Named routeRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Sheep Down, East Ilsley

📷 Andrew Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sheep Down, East Ilsley

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Chilton FieldsUrban park3.7 km→🌱East Ilsley (Millennium Green)Urban park1.7 km→🌱Millennium GreenUrban park1.7 km→✦Scutchamer Knob (Earthwork)Historic site4.5 km→✦Scutchamore KnobHistoric site4.5 km→✦Grim's Ditch: section W of Chilton Plantation See also OXFORDSHIRE 216Historic site3.4 km→

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