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Appley Park

✦ Ancient woodland3 ha

📷 N Chadwick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Getting here

50.72586, -1.13862

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Black-headed Gull
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground 222m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Bike parkingParking· PaidPicnic spotPlayground

Best for

12 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon +79 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon +79 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Yar River TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Isle of Wight Coastal PathWalking route113 km
Named routeLength 113 kmRound tripRegional walking route
The Bembridge TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Culver TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Nunwell TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Garden Walkpublic footpath · 473 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 473 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Garden Walkpublic footpath · 39 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 39 mSurface asphaltPath type: cycleway
Appley Lanepublic footpath · 438 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 438 mSurface asphaltPath type: pedestrian
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Round the Island RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 67Regional cycle route
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
RSPB Brading MarshesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 22Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route365 m
Named routeRef 22Length 365 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route987 m
Named routeRef 22Length 987 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Wooden sculptures, Appley Park

📷 N Chadwick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Wooden sculptures, Appley Park

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Appley ParkUrban park200 m→🌱St. Cecilia's Abbey GroundsUrban park500 m→🌱Puckpool ParkUrban park600 m→🌱Appley ParkUrban park200 m→🌱Appley ParkUrban park400 m→✦Puckpool mortar batteryHistoric site600 m→

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