Fancy barrow on Race Plain
0 ha
Plan your visit
🦅Birds🌳Ancient🦉Wildlife
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
50.79221, -1.57269
Open directionsv
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
6 activities🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +68 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
🌳Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +68 more · last seen 2025; Lowland heathland priority habitat
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood +32 more · last seen 2025
🏡Historic gardens
Moderate match
Historic site
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km3 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Solent WayWalking route▾
Named routeListed length 87kmRegional walking route
European walking route E9, Milford on Sea to Queen Elizabeth Country ParkWalking route▾
Named routeRef E9International walking route
European walking route E9, Isle of Wight alternativeWalking route▾
Named routeRef E9International walking route
29 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route▾
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
New Forest On Road Cycle RoutesCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Brokenhurst station linkCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1 km▾
Named routeRef 2Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route329 m▾
Named routeRef 2Length 329 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Lymington Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route▾
Hawkhill Inclosure Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route▾
Brockenhurst Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route▾
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
Facilities
🅿️Parking
Setley Pond · Free · 61m
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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