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Anglo-Saxon cemetery at Chalton Peak

1 ha

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Turtle Dove and Firecrest
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Turtle Dove, Firecrest, Raven +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Turtle Dove, Firecrest, Raven +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Comma +25 more · last seen 2025

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: European walking route E9, Milford on Sea to Queen Elizabeth Country Park; Named hiking route nearby: European walking route E9, Milford on Sea to Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
South Downs WayWalking route160 km
Named routeLength 160 kmNational walking route
Staunton WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Hangers WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Long Woodland TrailWalking route8 km
Named routeLength 8 kmLocal walking route
North Lanepublic footpath · 110 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 110 mPath type: service
North Lanepublic footpath · 1.1 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.1 kmSurface unpavedPath type: track
Woodcroft Halt Footbridgepublic footpath · 13 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 13 mSurface pavedPath type: path
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Cycling

58 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 222Cycling route
Named routeRef 222National Cycle Network
Havant Borough NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Havant Borough Cycle NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
Discover the Hampshire South Downs by BikeCycling route
Named routeRef EHRegional cycle route
NCN 22/222 linkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South Downs WayMountain bike route
Named routeRef 89National Cycle Network
QECP Blue MTBMountain bike route
Named routeRef Blue
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
QECP Red MTBMountain bike route
Named routeRef Red
East Meon Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route16 km
Named routeLength 16 km
Horndean Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Harris Lanebridleway · 1 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1 kmPath type: path
Harris Lanebridleway · 30 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 30 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Sussex Border Path, Chalton Peak

Sussex Border Path, Chalton Peak

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