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ABBOTSWOOD

19 ha

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome19 ha

Getting here

51.00387, -1.48217

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️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
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths 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
Michelmersh Drovepublic footpath · 340 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 340 mSurface gravelIncline 3%Path type: track
Canal Walkpublic footpath · 75 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 75 mSurface gravelPath type: cycleway
Canal Walkpublic footpath · 43 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 43 mSurface gravelPath type: cycleway
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Cycling

57 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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