🐦46+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Wagtail and Goldfinch
🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦46+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Wagtail and Goldfinch
🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
5 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Grey Wagtail, Goldfinch, Blackbird +43 more · last seen 2025; Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Grey Wagtail, Goldfinch, Blackbird +43 more · last seen 2025; Lowland fens priority habitat
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood, Brimstone +52 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
🍂
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Bog Moss, Bugle, Common Cow-wheat +6 more · last seen 2024
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Avon Valley PathWalking route55 km▾
Named routeRef AVPLength 55 kmRegional walking route
A Short Stroll Around Hightown, SW HantsWalking route1.9 km▾
A short walk around NT's smallest heathland site in the New Forest. Experience a mosaic of habitats; grazed lawns, ancient woods & wander off route to discover hidden wetlands. Gravel & grass paths. Flat with no steps or stiles.
Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 00:15-00:30Round tripLocal walking route
A Walk to the Huff Duff, SW HantsWalking route6.9 km▾
Descend to the wooded valley at Dockens Water & cross the stream to Rockford Common. See carnivourous sundews & mosses in wet heath & bog. Enjoy views at Ibsley Common (an area full of military history) & visit the Huff Duff (an old directional station).
Named routeLength 6.9 kmDuration 01:30-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Jubilee TrailWalking route1.6 km▾
Named routeRef greenLength 1.6 kmLocal walking route
The Deer Watch TrailWalking route800 m▾
Named routeRef yellowLength 800 mLocal walking route
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Cycling
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11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
National Route 256Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 256National Cycle Network
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
New Forest On Road Cycle RoutesCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route375 m▾
Named routeRef 256Length 375 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route948 m▾
Named routeRef 256Length 948 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route90 m▾
Named routeRef 256Length 90 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
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