Tathwell long barrow, 350m NNW of the junction of Horncastle Road and New Lane
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Getting here
53.32146, -0.05792
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pheasant and Chaffinch
- ✦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
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pheasant and Chaffinch
- ✦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 — Pheasant, Chaffinch, Jackdaw +70 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Pheasant, Chaffinch, Jackdaw +70 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral, Peacock +11 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral, Peacock +11 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Welsh Poppy, Nipplewort, White Clover +2 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Welsh Poppy, Nipplewort, White Clover +2 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Greenwich Meridian TrailWalking route440 km
A long-distance walk that follows the line of the Prime Meridian. Inaugurated in 2009, to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the Greenwich Meridian.
Silver Lincs WayWalking route
Viking Way (Barnetby to Whitwell)Walking route
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Lindsey TrailCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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