Moated site at Down Barns Farm
1 ha
Free entryDogs welcome1 ha
Getting here
51.54190, -0.40125
Open directionsv
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km20 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Shakespeare's WayWalking route235 km▾
Named routeLength 235 kmRegional walking route
Celandine RouteWalking route▾
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LOOP link to Hayes & Harlington stationWalking route▾
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Brent River Park footpathWalking route▾
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Capital Ring link to Greenford stationWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
37 signed routes nearby
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Down Barns Moated Site, Sharvel Lane
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