Barrow Wake

Barrow Wake is a nature reserve on a hilltop in Gloucestershire composed mainly of limestone grassland. The site features walking paths and viewpoints across the Severn Vale, allowing visitors to take in the landscape from above.

The site dates to the Iron Age when excavations uncovered human remains that inspired its name. Barrow Wake refers to an awakened burial ground, indicating ancient burials on the land.

The location gained recognition in 1993 when it served as the filming site for the Inkubus Sukkubus music video Wytches, inspiring their subsequent album.

The area is accessible year-round to visitors, and the Cotswold Way walking trail passes through the grounds. The path connects this place with larger walking networks, making various routes possible for different abilities.

The place hosts an unusually high concentration of butterfly species, with more than half of all species found across the United Kingdom documented here. This diversity makes it an important destination for naturalists and those interested in butterflies.

GPS coordinates: 51.83000,-2.11000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01