Roman road across Iping Common and bowl barrow 180m north west of Fitzhall Lodge: part of Fitzhall Heath round barrow cemetery
Plan your visit
Getting here
50.98994, -0.79170
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
- ✦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
- 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
- ✦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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Stonechat +62 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Stonechat +62 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Silver-studded Blue, Emperor Dragonfly, Four-spotted Chaser +47 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Bell Heather, Cross-leaved Heath, Dodder +198 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
South Downs WayWalking route160 km
Sussex Diamond WayWalking route97 km
New Lipchis WayWalking route
Woolbeding, River Rother and Midhurst Walk, South Downs WestWalking route4.8 km
Woolbeding Estate is a countryside gem, near Midhurst. Take in the beauty of the parkland. Follow the River Rother, edged with ancient trees. Pass a poplar plantation & hear the sounds of the weir before returning to the main street for its cafe's & pubs.
Woolbeding Landscapes Walk, Sussex WestWalking route8.8 km
This is a gentle circular walk taking in wildlife, riverside views, and wide open landscapes. Easy going underfoot, some stiles and slopes.
🚴Cycling
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Route 228 Pulborough to Petersfield (proposed)Cycling route
Bepton to MidhurstCycling route
Stedham to MidhurstCycling route
National Cycle Route 288 Cocking to Midhurst (Proposed)Cycling route
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
South Downs WayMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
15 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
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