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Agarton Copse

✦ Ancient woodland31 ha

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome31 ha

Getting here

50.73848, -1.57264

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Lapwing
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 469m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Parking

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Lapwing, Teal +89 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Lapwing, Teal +89 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Waterside walks

Grazing marsh and ditches — waterside walking

Varies

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 22 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Isle of Wight Coastal PathWalking route113 km
Named routeLength 113 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Solent WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 87kmRegional walking route
Christchurch Bay WayWalking route
Named routeLocal 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
Iley Lanepublic footpath · 691 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 691 mPath type: track
Iley Lanepublic footpath · 1.1 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.1 kmSurface gravelPath type: track
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Yarmouth/Freshwater (Route 1)Cycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Lymington Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Path through Agarton Copse

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Path through Agarton Copse

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Woodside Park and GardensUrban park2.2 km→🌱Woodside GardensUrban park2.2 km→🌱Emsworth Road Recreation GroundUrban park3 km→🌱Bath Road Recreation GroundUrban park3.5 km→🌱Bath Road Recreation GroundUrban park3.5 km→🌱Pennington CommonUrban park1.9 km→

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