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Bagnum Copse

9 ha

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome9 ha

Getting here

50.82232, -1.74821

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿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

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Stonechat, Woodpigeon, Chaffinch +69 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Stonechat, Woodpigeon, Chaffinch +69 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Gatekeeper, Silver-studded Blue, Small Heath +45 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bog Moss, Round-leaved Sundew, Marsh Clubmoss · last seen 2024; Plants — Bog Moss, Round-leaved Sundew, Marsh Clubmoss · last seen 2024

Free

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 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
West LaneWalking route
Named routeRef br-710
Castleman TrailwayWalking route26.5 km
Named routeRef CTLength 26.5 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

27 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Route 256Cycling route
Named routeRef 256National Cycle Network
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Avon Tyrrell Blue TrailCycling route
Named route
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route375 m
Named routeRef 256Length 375 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Named routeRef 256Length 2.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The Watchmoor LoopMountain bike route
Named routeRef The Watchmoor LoopLocal cycle route
Avon Tyrrell Red TrailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

View across Bagnum Bog

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

View across Bagnum Bog

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Dr. Little's GardenUrban park4.2 km→🌱Dr Little GardensUrban park4.2 km→🌱Bickerley CommonUrban park3.8 km→🌱War Memorial GardensUrban park3.8 km→🌱Bickerley CommonUrban park3.8 km→⛪St Theresa and Church of the Sacred HeartReligious grounds3.9 km→

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