Three bowl barrows 300m south west of Well Bottom Wood, forming part of the Pitcombe Down round barrow cemetery
Getting here
50.70727, -2.58421
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Bird watching
Strong match
Birds — Pochard, Shoveler, Pintail +24 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Pochard, Shoveler, Pintail +24 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Jubilee Trail (Dorset)
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Oil Beetle · last seen 2025; Insects — Oil Beetle · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 47: Seatown to Abbotsbury)Walking route
South Dorset RidgewayWalking route
A nature walk at West Bexington, Hive BeachWalking route4 km
🚴Cycling
17 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 2Cycling route
National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster
Frome Valley Cycle TrailCycling route
Dorset trail
Route 26Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route388 m
Main RouteCycling route970 m
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
🐴Horse riding
6 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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