🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Chaffinch
🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Chaffinch
🌳Ancient woodland is at its best in summer here
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
9 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Very strong match
Free
Birds — Woodpigeon, Chaffinch, Blackbird +71 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
🌳
Ancient woodland
Strong match
Free
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Free
Birds — Woodpigeon, Chaffinch, Blackbird +71 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Free
Insects — Keeled Skimmer, Bog Bush-cricket, Large Marsh Grasshopper +25 more · last seen 2025
🐶
Dog walks
Strong match
Free
Dogs allowed — public woodland
🍂
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Free
Plants — Orpine, Yellow Bristle-grass, Turkish Squill +25 more · last seen 2022
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
🚶
Walking
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4 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Avon Valley PathWalking route55 km▾
Named routeRef AVPLength 55 kmRegional walking route
A Short Stroll Around Hightown, SW HantsWalking route1.9 km▾
A short walk around NT's smallest heathland site in the New Forest. Experience a mosaic of habitats; grazed lawns, ancient woods & wander off route to discover hidden wetlands. Gravel & grass paths. Flat with no steps or stiles.
Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 00:15-00:30Round tripLocal walking route
West LaneWalking route▾
Named routeRef br-710
Castleman TrailwayWalking route26.5 km▾
Named routeRef CTLength 26.5 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling
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23 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
National Route 256Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 256National Cycle Network
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route▾
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Avon Tyrrell Blue TrailCycling route▾
Named route
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
C17Cycling route▾
Named routeRef C17Local cycle route
Main RouteCycling route375 m▾
Named routeRef 256Length 375 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking
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5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Through the ForestMountain bike route▾
Named routeRef Through the ForestLocal cycle route
The Watchmoor LoopMountain bike route▾
Named routeRef The Watchmoor LoopLocal cycle route
The Somerley LoopMountain bike route▾
Named routeRef The Somerley LoopLocal cycle route
The Corsican CircuitMountain bike route▾
Named routeRef The Corsican CircuitLocal cycle route
