Free Entry
Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
Address:
Coaley Peak, Coaley, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 5AU
Nympsfield Long Barrow stands high on the Cotswold scarp near Frocester, with spectacular views over the Severn Valley. Constructed in the Neolithic period, it has long been the subject of local legends.
Read more about the history of the long barrow.
Before You Go
Parking: Parking is available adjacent to the site.
How to find it: Nympsfield Long Barrow is located in Coaley Peak Viewpoint off the B4066 approx. 1/2 mile north of the crossroads for Frocester and Nympsfield. Please note the postcode is a guide only.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.
Drone flying: Please see our Drone guidance
Plan a Great Day Out
Coaley Peak is an excellent spot to enjoy a picnic, with plenty of tables and seating. Take a leisurely stroll around the Woodland Trust's beech wood, or walk a mile down the Cotswold Way to visit Uley Long Barrow, another fine example of a Neolithic chambered mound.
Your Places Appeal
Did you know over 300 of our historic sites are free to explore and enjoy, but keeping them open and cared for costs more than £4.2 million every year?
With your help, we can protect these historic places and make sure they can be enjoyed for generations to come.
Whether your donation today helps pay for the work of an expert stonemason, a key keeper’s time to unlock the gates or the restoration of a rare artefact, you’ll help care for precious heritage.
Donate today