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Getting here
51.00638, -1.54391
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Tawny Owl
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦79+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Tawny Owl
- ✦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
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Tawny Owl, Blackbird +76 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Wildlife
Very strong match
Mammals — Daubenton's Bat, Hedgehog, Grey Squirrel +14 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access; Grade II* listed building: AWBRIDGE DANES HOUSE
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Peacock, Brimstone, Large White +49 more · last seen 2024
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 18 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Test WayWalking route
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
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.
PAWS Woodland Walk, MottisfontWalking route1.8 km
🚴Cycling
46 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 24Cycling route
National BywayCycling route
Route 246Cycling route
Mottisfont Estate Cycle Paths Loop ShortCycling route
Mottisfont Estate Cycle Loop Easy LinkCycling route
Route 246Cycling route
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Mottisfont Estate Cycle Paths Loop LongMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
6 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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