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Two round barrows 520m and 550m north of Lower Chance Farm

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📷 Des Blenkinsopp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.54593, -1.25168

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Goldfinch
  • ✦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

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Goldfinch, Carrion Crow +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Goldfinch, Carrion Crow +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Mother Shipton, Burnet Companion, Speckled Yellow +5 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Mother Shipton, Burnet Companion, Speckled Yellow +5 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The RidgewayWalking route140 km
Named routeRef RWLength 140 kmNational walking route
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
West Berkshire Countryside Walk, Goring GapWalking route11.2 km

Enjoy this circular spanning Lardon Chase, the Holies & Lough Down. Explore a variety of landscapes, spot rare butterflies & admire views of the Chiltern Hills, North Wessex Downs & Goring Gap. Sections may be challenging for people with reduced mobility.

Named routeLength 11.2 kmDuration 03:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

17 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Route 544Cycling route
Named routeRef 544National Cycle Network
Wantage to Harwell Campus (Icknield Greenway)Cycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
Didcot to Harwell CampusCycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 544Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route315 m
Named routeRef 544Length 315 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route

King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.

Named routeRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Between Upper and Lower Chance

📷 Des Blenkinsopp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Between Upper and Lower Chance

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Chilton FieldsUrban park4.6 km→🌱Millennium GreenUrban park3.7 km→🌱East Ilsley (Millennium Green)Urban park3.7 km→✦Blewburton HillHistoric site3.9 km→⛪Upton Methodist ChurchReligious grounds3.7 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds3.8 km→

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