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Pair of bowl barrows and a saucer barrow 180m south west of Further Plantation: part of Foxholes Brow round barrow cemetery

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📷 Andrew Diack · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

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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

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Wren, Herring Gull, Carrion Crow +46 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Wren, Herring Gull, Carrion Crow +46 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Ragwort, Cock's-foot, Smooth Sow-thistle +247 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Common Ragwort, Cock's-foot, Smooth Sow-thistle +247 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, Bristly Oxtongue, Hawthorn +32 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly, 7-spot Ladybird +43 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly, 7-spot Ladybird +43 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South Downs WayWalking route160 km
Named routeLength 160 kmNational walking route
Alfriston Clergy House to Lullington Church, AlfristonWalking route3.2 km
Named routeLength 3.2 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Between The South Downs and the Sea Circular Walk, South Downs EastWalking route7.2 km

Start & end in Crowlink, go through meadows & trees, down towards Birling Gap & over 3 of the Seven Sisters. See great coastal views, seasonal wildlife & flower displays. Optional detours to a historic pub & a seaside café. Steep hills, stiles & gates.

Named routeLength 7.2 kmDuration 03:30Round tripLocal walking route
Birling Gap from the Tiger Inn, South Downs EastWalking route4.9 km

Enjoy views over the downs & the East Sussex coast on this circular. By following old drovers' and smuggling routes to the sea from this small downland village you may also feel a sense of the landscape's long history. Gates & short steep sections.

Named routeLength 4.9 kmDuration 01:30Local walking route
European walking route E9, Queen Elizabeth Country Park to JevingtonWalking route
Named routeRef E9International walking route
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Cycling

39 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Station to Seafront cycle routeCycling route
Named routeProposed Lcn
Stone Cross to Seafront Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeProposed Lcn
Route 21Cycling route
Named routeRef 21National Cycle Network
Horsey CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 21Cycling route
Named routeRef 21National Cycle Network
Horsey Cycleway phase1B (due to be constructed)Cycling route
Named routeProposed Lcn
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Mountain biking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South Downs WayMountain bike route
Named routeRef 89National Cycle Network
Friston Forest Family MTB RouteMountain bike route
Named route
CardiacMountain bike route
Named route
Forest YipMountain bike route
Named route
Alternative, Old South Downs Way Bridleway RouteMountain bike route
Named route
Friston Forest Red MTB RouteMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Ash dieback trees near a bowl barrow on the South Downs

📷 Andrew Diack · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ash dieback trees near a bowl barrow on the South Downs

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🌱Hampden ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Gildredge ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Helen GardenUrban park3.9 km→🌱Shinewater ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Princes ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Gildredge ParkUrban park2.4 km→

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