Neither barrow is probably of any particular 'importance' but coastline barrows are nearly always in interesting positions, and the barrow at Higher Longbeak gives especially amazing views up the coast past Bude, and south to the Cambeak, a weird shaped headland just outside Crackington Haven.
Although there is a small layby close to the barrow at Higher Longbeak, it's on the brow of the hill and might be a bit difficult to get out of. It's more sensible to park at the free car park right next to the barrow at Lower Longbeak, just north of Widemouth Bay.
This barrow lies on the edge of the Higher Longbeak headland, 700 m further up the coastal path from the first barrow. The walk between the two is pleasant but undulating, and the path is ragged in places, so it might not be suitable for some people with limited mobility.
The barrow is probably the 'lump' covered in thick black undergrowth to the west of the path, but it could possibly be the gorse covered lump to the east of the path. It's not clear to me.
There is a free car park right next to the barrow at Lower Longbeak, just north of Widemouth Bay. From this car park take the path out towards the headland and after 40m you will skirt the edge of this barrow. There is not much to see but it is clearly a small barrow, with a hollowed top, covered in gorse.
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