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THE MOORS, BISHOPS WALTHAM

14 ha

📷 Chris Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome14 ha

Getting here

50.94976, -1.20360

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Forest walks

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Seasonal nature

Good match

Free

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Picnic day out

Moderate match

Free

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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7 signed routes nearby · 21 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wayfarers WalkWalking route▾

Walbury Hill, Berkshire to Emsworth, Hampshire

Named routeRegional walking route
Allan King WayWalking route▾
Named routeListed length 44 milesRegional walking route
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km▾

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Soberton and Newtown Millennium WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Pilgrims' TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

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1 signed route nearby

Route 224Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 224National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

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4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South Downs WayMountain bike route▾
Named routeRef 89National Cycle Network
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route▾

King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.

Named routeRegional cycle route
Meon Valley TrailMountain bike route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Cheesefoot Head Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route▾
Named route
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Horse riding

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2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Suetts Lanerestricted byway · 205 m▾
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 205 mPath type: track
Suetts Lanerestricted byway · 527 m▾
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 527 mPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Waltham Chase Mill

📷 Chris Allen · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Waltham Chase Mill

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Bishop's Waltham Palace and associated fishpondsHistoric site900 m→⛪St Peter's ChurchReligious grounds800 m→🦉BISHOPS WALTHAM BRANCH LINENature reserve1.3 km→🌱Claylands Local Nature ReserveUrban park1.7 km→🌱Hampshire BowmanUrban park2.3 km→🦉CLAYLANDSNature reserve1.7 km→