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Abbotswood Farm Ruins

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📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

51.00347, -1.48426

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Cormorant and Robin
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 259m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Cormorant, Robin, Magpie +76 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Cormorant, Robin, Magpie +76 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Migrant Hawker, 24-spot Ladybird +17 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — White Clover, Daisy, Hoary Plantain +1 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Test WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 79Regional walking route
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Mottisfont Estate Walk, MottisfontWalking route9.1 km

A varied walk through ancient woodlands & historic farmland & part of the Test Way. The route is designed to be walked anti-clockwise, but is waymarked in both directions. Some uneven terrain & country roads with potential livestock in places.

Named routeLength 9.1 kmDuration 02:40-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Keble WayWalking route
Named route
PAWS Woodland Walk, MottisfontWalking route1.8 km
Named routeLength 1.8 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Towpathpublic footpath · 1.8 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.8 kmSurface compactedPath type: footway
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Cycling

56 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 24Cycling route
Named routeRef 24National Cycle Network
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 246Cycling route
Named routeRef 246National Cycle Network
Mottisfont Estate Cycle Paths Loop ShortCycling route
Named routeRef YellowLocal cycle route
Mottisfont Estate Cycle Loop Easy LinkCycling route
Named routeRef GreenLocal cycle route
Route 246Cycling route
Named routeRef 246National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Farley Mount Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
Mottisfont Estate Cycle Paths Loop LongMountain bike route
Named routeRef RedLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Pond and houses at Abbotswood

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Pond and houses at Abbotswood

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✦SIR HAROLD HILLIER GARDENS AND ARBORETUMHistoric site1.7 km→🌱North GarthUrban park1.9 km→🌱South GarthUrban park2 km→🌱Romsey War Memorial ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Romsey War Memorial ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Baddesley Baptist ChurchUrban park4.5 km→