Wellow, Somerset, BA2 8NR
Stoney Littleton Long Barrow
Prehistoric
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7.8
Wildland
1–2 hours
Time
Free
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Atmospheric
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Why it's Wildland
7.8A Neolithic chambered tomb built around 3500 BC: a 30-metre-long earth mound whose multiple burial chambers can be viewed from inside.
This is more than a mound in a field: it is a substantial Neolithic tomb you can approach on foot and look inside. The uphill walk, stiles and exposed setting make the visit feel connected to the surrounding countryside, while the chambers give the monument a rare sense of physical immediacy.
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The experience
Allow time for the uphill approach as well as the monument. Follow the fingerposts from the car park, cross the bridge and stiles, then take a torch to look inside the chambers. The route is exposed and may be muddy.
Things to do
Walk the uphill approach
From the car park, cross the bridge and follow the fingerposts uphill for approximately a quarter mile. Expect a moderate climb and five stiles; the path can be muddy.
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Look inside the chambered tomb
Explore the multiple burial chambers within this 30-metre Neolithic tomb. English Heritage recommends bringing a torch.
Take in the countryside from the elevated site
English Heritage describes the barrow’s elevated position as offering views over the surrounding countryside.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Allow around 1–2 hours; exact visit duration is not stated by the supplied sources.
Quick Escape: Walk to the tomb
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Start from the small car park off Littleton Lane.
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Cross the bridge and follow the fingerposts uphill towards the barrow.
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Allow for a moderate climb, five stiles and potentially muddy ground.
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Explore the 30-metre tomb and take a torch to look inside its chambers.
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Return to the car park by the same approach.
Verified history
English Heritage dates Stoney Littleton Long Barrow to about 3500 BC and describes it as a 30-metre-long Neolithic chambered tomb with multiple burial chambers open to view. It identifies the monument as one of the country’s finest accessible examples of this type.
Hidden details
Bring a torch — English Heritage specifically recommends a torch for looking inside the long barrow, a practical detail easily missed when planning a short visit.
The approach is part of the visit — The route from the car park involves crossing a bridge and five stiles on a moderate uphill walk; English Heritage warns that it can be muddy.
When to go
· Daylight hours; English Heritage gives no narrower time recommendation.
The supplied official information confirms daylight access but does not identify a best season. Conditions on the approach can be muddy, so check before travelling.
The site is exposed. English Heritage advises visitors to come prepared with suitable clothing; the route can be muddy.
What to look for
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The scale of the 30-metre mound
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the stone-built entrance and the multiple burial chambers visible inside. Take a torch for a better look within.
The story
Neolithic archaeology
Best time to go
Check conditions before visiting; English Heritage warns that the exposed route can be muddy.
Visit during daylight hours, as English Heritage advises. Bring a torch if you want to look inside the tomb.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
History lovers · Walkers · Photographers
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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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Practical information
Opening & access
English Heritage says the site is open at reasonable times during daylight hours, with free entry. From the small car park off Littleton Lane, cross the bridge and follow the fingerposts uphill. The walk is a moderate climb with five stiles and can be muddy; sturdy footwear is recommended. Check current conditions before visiting.
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Parking
English Heritage lists a small free car park off Littleton Lane, approximately one mile from Wellow. The supplied Google Maps pin is for the main place, not the car park.
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Dogs
Keep dogs on a lead: sheep regularly graze the fields on the approach.
Accessibility
The approach includes a moderate uphill walk and five stiles; the route may be muddy. English Heritage marks the car park and entrance as not wheelchair-accessible.
Cost
Free
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Around Stoney Littleton Long Barrow
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
