Coldrum Long Barrow
Trottiscliffe, West Kent
Image: National TrustColdrum Long Barrow is a megalithic chambered tomb built more than 6,000 years ago and the best-preserved example in Kent, ringed by large sarsen stones. Walk up from the small car park to explore the stones, which have been unfenced to mark 100 years of National Trust care. It suits history lovers, walkers and dog owners, and an hour is plenty unless you add a longer walk.
Highlights
- Kent's best-preserved megalithic chambered tomb
- Sarsen stones you can now explore up close
- Older than Stonehenge
- Morris dancers sing up the sun here at dawn each May Day
Good to know
- Parking is very limited
- The Arriva 58 bus stops at The George pub, about 15 to 20 minutes' walk away
- Dogs are allowed
Getting there
Coldrum Long Barrow, Trottiscliffe, West Malling, Kent, ME19 5EGParking: Small National Trust car park off Pinesfield Lane, Trottiscliffe, with space for about 10 vehicles. No overnight parking.
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