Two bowl barrows, one 220m east of Lower Longbeak and the other 320m east of Higher Longbeak
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About Two bowl barrows, one 220m east of Lower Longbeak and the other 320m east of Higher Longbeak
The Lower and Higher Longbeak barrows are a scheduled monument located north of Widemouth Bay in Cornwall. The two round barrows are Bronze Age funerary monuments, built in the period between 2400–1500 BC.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦93+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen 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
- 🐦93+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen 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 — Moorhen, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +90 more · last seen 2026; Coastal cliffs — seabirds and cliff-nesting species
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Moorhen, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +90 more · last seen 2026; Maritime cliff and slope priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Bloody-nosed Beetle, Long-winged Cone-head, 7-spot Ladybird +18 more · last seen 2025
Hiking
Strong match
Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 11: Bude to Crackington Haven); Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 11: Bude to Crackington Haven)
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 3
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
South West Coast Path (Section 10: Hartland Quay to Bude)Walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 11: Bude to Crackington Haven)Walking route
🚴Cycling
28 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
UK:National Cycle NetworkCycling route
Main RouteCycling route276 m
Main RouteCycling route176 m
Main RouteCycling route799 m
Main RouteCycling route3.2 km
Wildlife to spot
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