Barrow Wake, Hillside viewpoint in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom.
The nature reserve extends across 12 hectares of limestone grassland, containing diverse wildlife habitats and walking paths overlooking the Severn Vale.
During Iron Age excavations at the site, archaeologists discovered three human skeletons, leading to the name Barrow Wake, which means awakened burial ground.
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 reserve maintains open access throughout the year, with the Cotswold Way trail passing through its grounds and connecting to broader walking networks.
More than half of all butterfly species found in the United Kingdom have been documented at this location, making it a primary site for lepidopterology.
GPS coordinates: 51.83000,-2.11000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:11
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