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Marlborough Mound

1 ha

📷 Lachlan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

51.41663, -1.73723

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • ☕Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· Paid

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blue Tit +76 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Harvest Mouse, Water Vole, Otter +13 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Marmalade Hoverfly, Anoplotrupes stercorosus, Hairy Shieldbug +21 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Ivy-leaved Toadflax, Sweet Chestnut, Rosebay Willowherb +25 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

café; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The RidgewayWalking route140 km
Named routeRef RWLength 140 kmNational walking route
Wessex RidgewayWalking route
Named routeRef WRRegional walking route
White Horse TrailWalking route
Named routeRef WHTRegional 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
Mid Wilts WayWalking route
Named routeRef MWWRegional walking route
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Cycling

37 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wiltshire CyclewayCycling route155 km
Named routeRef WCLength 155 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 403Cycling route
Named routeRef 403National Cycle Network
Route 482Cycling route
Named routeRef 482National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route450 m
Named routeRef 403Length 450 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route81 m
Named routeRef 403Length 81 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route7 m
Named routeRef 482Length 7 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wessex Ridgeway TrailMountain bike route
Named routeListed length 207km
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
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths
Barton Denebridleway · 330 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 330 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Barton Denebridleway · 16 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 16 mPath type: residential
Treacle Bollybridleway · 12 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 12 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Treacle Bollybridleway · 575 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 575 mSurface gravelPath type: cycleway
Treacle Bollybridleway · 137 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 137 mSurface asphaltPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Entrance to Marlborough Mound

📷 Lachlan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Entrance to Marlborough Mound

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