About
Stoney Littleton Long Barrow is a Neolithic chambered tomb above Wellow, built around 3500 BC and extending for about thirty metres. Its low stone entrance opens into a passage with multiple burial chambers, offering a close view of prehistoric building techniques. The grassy mound and elevated setting are part of the experience, with views across the surrounding Somerset countryside. Visitors recommend taking a torch to appreciate the dark interior and choosing footwear suitable for mud. The signed approach from the small car park crosses a bridge and climbs for roughly a quarter of a mile, with five stiles along the route. Drivers should expect a narrow country lane with limited passing space, and walkers should follow any posted bridge diversions. Dogs must stay on leads in the sheep-grazed fields on the approach; their access inside the tomb is not confirmed.
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- Visitor accessOpen any reasonable time during daylight hours
Opening times may change at short notice.
Moderate uphill approach with five stiles and potentially muddy ground; low, dark tomb entrance. Bring a torch and follow any signed bridge diversions.
Ordinary admission is free for everyone; membership is not required.
Dogs at the location: Not confirmed. Pet-dog access inside the monument is not confirmed; the official rule applies to the approach fields.
Dog walks in the grounds: Allowed with restrictions. Keep dogs on leads in sheep-grazed fields along the approach; pet access inside the burial chambers is not confirmed.
Dog walks in the surrounding area: Not confirmed. No separate surrounding dog-walking route and its access rules were verified from the official property information.
PricingFreeFree for all visitors
Free entry for everyone
Entry
Free for everyone
Pricing details
Free for everyone. Donations are optional; parking, transport and separately operated attractions may have their own charges.
ParkingFree parkingFree for all visitors
No charge for anyone.
Parking details
Small free car park off Littleton Lane, approximately one mile from Wellow. Follow signs uphill from the bridge; the approach lane is narrow.
Walking routes1 route
Littleton Lane car park to Stoney Littleton Long Barrow(opens the full route on the National Trust site)
WalkDogs, with restrictions
From the free car park cross the bridge and follow signed footpaths uphill for a quarter mile. Five stiles, mud and grazing sheep; dogs on leads. Follow any signed bridge diversions.
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Checked 2026-09-14
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