Trottiscliffe, near West Malling, Kent ME19 5EG

Coldrum Long Barrow

Prehistoric

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6.2

Wildland

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Why it's Wildland

6.2

A prehistoric long barrow on the Kent Downs, reached by a short walk from the National Trust car park at Trottiscliffe.

Coldrum earns its place for the rare intimacy of encountering a prehistoric burial monument in a countryside setting. The supplied evidence supports a focused visit rather than a full day built around the site.

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The experience

Walk from the National Trust car park to the long barrow, spend time looking at the monument, and return the same way. The supplied sources do not establish a longer on-site route or enough verified nearby pairings for a half-day or full-day itinerary.

Things to do

Visit the long barrow

Walk from the National Trust car park to the barrow and take time to look at the monument. The approach is unpaved, and the site is on uneven ground with steps.

Under 1 hour

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Quick visit: walk to the barrow

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Start at the National Trust car park off Pinesfield Lane, Trottiscliffe.
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Walk to Coldrum Long Barrow and spend time viewing the monument.
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Return to the car park by the same access route.

Verified history

The supplied official National Trust page identifies Coldrum as a long barrow but provides no further historical detail in the supplied extract. More specific claims about its date, construction or archaeological significance are not included here because they are not verified by the supplied official evidence.

When to go

· Access is listed from dawn to dusk; no more specific recommendation is supported by the supplied evidence.

The supplied sources do not establish seasonal highlights.

The approach is unpaved and the site has uneven ground. Check conditions and current access before visiting.

What to look for

Look closely at the standing stones and the form of the barrow. The supplied sources do not verify further specific features.

The story

Prehistoric archaeology

Best time to go

No particular season is established by the supplied evidence; check current access and conditions before visiting.

The National Trust lists countryside access from dawn to dusk. No best season or time of day is established by the supplied evidence.

How long to spend

Under 1 hour

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History lovers · Walkers

Before you go

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Address

Trottiscliffe, West Malling ME19 5EG

Phone

+44 1732 810378

Website

nationaltrust.org.uk

Listed hours

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Opening & access

National Trust countryside access is listed from dawn to dusk. The site is reached on foot from the car park off Pinesfield Lane; the approach is unpaved and the barrow is on uneven ground with steps and a handrail. Check current access details before travelling.

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Parking

National Trust car park off Pinesfield Lane, Trottiscliffe; the National Trust lists space for 10 vehicles. Check current arrangements before travelling.

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Dogs

The National Trust page lists dogs as allowed; check current guidance and signage.

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Accessibility

The National Trust describes an unpaved approach, uneven ground and steps with a handrail. Its page states that the site has limited parking. Check the access guide before visiting.

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Cost

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