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Three bowl barrows on Bloxworth Down, 800m west of Botany Bay Barn

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren 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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wren, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +80 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Hedgehog, Brown Hare, Red Fox +12 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Large White +45 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wareham Forest WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Hardy WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Purbeck RideCycling route
Named routeRef 6Regional cycle route
Lawrence RideCycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Sika TrailMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
White Lanerestricted byway · 754 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 754 mSurface dirtPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

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