English Heritage Belas Knap Long Barrow, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire FREE ENTRY

Details

Accessibility

"The barrow is located just over half a mile from the parking area. The walk to the barrow includes a steep climb through woodland and fields. The walk includes two stiles and a kissing gate."

Brief description

"Belas Knap is a particularly fine example of a Neolithic long barrow featuring a false entrance and independently accessible side chambers. Other examples, such as Uley and Nympsfield barrows, have strongly emphasised entrances with chambers opening out on either side of a central passage.

See https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/belas-knap-long-barrow/history/

Address

Winchcombe, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5AL

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Website

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/belas-knap-long-barrow/

Directions

"Limited parking is available in the lay-by on Cotswold Way. The walk to the barrow begins across the road from the lay-by along the public footpath."

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

FREE ENTRY

Open any reasonable time during daylight hours

Transport

Amenities

"There are toilets, shops and places to eat a short drive away in Winchcombe.

Dogs: There may be sheep grazing in the fields en route to the barrow, so please keep dogs on leads."