Two bowl barrows on Sopley Common, 680m and 640m north west of Brickfield Cottage
Getting here
50.77694, -1.81682
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, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Mallard +78 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Mallard +78 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Azure Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly, Four-spotted Chaser +48 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Avon Valley PathWalking route55 km
West LaneWalking route
Stour Valley WayWalking route100 km
🚴Cycling
43 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Stour Valley CyclewayCycling route
Bournemouth to ParleyCycling route
Bournemouth to Tricketts CrossCycling route
Leigh Road Wimborne RoadCycling route
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route
Stour Valley CyclewayCycling route
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
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Wildlife to spot
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