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Belas Knap Long Barrow

Hidden Gem

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Woodland, Valley

Walking, Photography

Autumn for best colours

Stephen Craven / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Belas Knap is a Neolithic burial mound on a high Cotswold ridge above Winchcombe, in Gloucestershire. It is a long, grassy barrow, humped and whale-backed, edged with a neat drystone wall that has been rebuilt to show its original shape. At one end is a false doorway, two tall stones and a lintel se...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

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Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

1 day, 7 overnight

The Corner Cupboard, The Coconut Tree Cheltenham​, Gourmet San

Briars Cottage, Cotswold Luxury Coach House, Hillview Hideaway

FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Belas Knap Long Barrow?
Gloucestershire hills hide this ancient structure along a prominent ridge above Winchcombe G83\. Hikers usually walk up a steep path through the beech woods to find it G83\.

What type of place is Belas Knap Long Barrow?
Belas Knap Long Barrow is a restored Neolithic burial mound in Gloucestershire E83, G83\.

When is the best time to visit Belas Knap Long Barrow?
Autumn afternoons offer the finest atmosphere when the low sun directly illuminates the old stonework G83\. Crisp air and changing leaf colours make this season ideal for a trek G83, J83\.

What can you do at Belas Knap Long Barrow?
Walking along the earthwork spine allows you to inspect the clever stone facade and its misleading false door G83\. Photography enthusiasts frequently capture the weathered blocks against the open landscape I83\.

How long should I spend at Belas Knap Long Barrow?
Allocating roughly forty-five minutes provides plenty of time to explore the lateral chambers and absorb the deep history G83\. Serious walkers often stay longer to incorporate the site into a larger hike through the valley H83\.

Where do I park at Belas Knap Long Barrow?
Spaces for eight vehicles exist nearby, split into one day spot and seven overnight spots O83\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Belas Knap Long Barrow?
The Corner Cupboard, The Coconut Tree Cheltenham, and Gourmet San provide three food choices in the surrounding area Q83\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Belas Knap Long Barrow?
Briars Cottage, Cotswold Luxury Coach House, and Hillview Hideaway offer three options for a staycation nearby S83\. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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