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Prehistoric entrance grave and regular field system on north western Porth Hellick Down, St Mary's

5 ha

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Free entryDogs welcome5 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Blackbird
  • 🌿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

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Blackbird, Oystercatcher +73 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Herring Gull, Blackbird, Oystercatcher +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Water Measurer · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Chambered cairn entrance on Porth Hellick Down, St Mary's

Chambered cairn entrance on Porth Hellick Down, St Mary's

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