Getting here
50.65846, -1.38939
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- ✦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
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Kestrel, Yellowhammer, Blackcap +61 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Kestrel, Yellowhammer, Blackcap +61 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Meadow Brown, Small Heath, Common Blue +33 more · last seen 2026
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: European walking route E9, Isle of Wight alternative
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
18 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Isle of Wight Coastal PathWalking route113 km
Worsley TrailWalking route
Tennyson TrailWalking route
Challenging Chillerton Down Walk, Isle of WightWalking route14.8 km
A challenging circular walk that takes you off the beaten track, through woods & valleys, & across the Chillerton Downs with sea views. The route includes undefined paths, gates, bridges & a stile & can be slippery. Dogs welcome on leads around livestock
Compton Bay and Downs Walk, Isle of WightWalking route12 km
Enjoy far-reaching views on this walk over Afton, Brook & Compton Downs. Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs & look for their fossilised remains along the coast. Uneven pathways, hilly terrain, gates, stiles & steps. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock
🚴Cycling
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Round the Island RouteCycling route
Route 22Cycling route
Cowes (Route 4)Cycling route
Manors and Mills: Brighstone to Shorwell Quieter Lanes Cycle RouteCycling route
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Chalk Ridge ExtremeMountain bike route
Chevy ChaseMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
15 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Pumpfold Lanebridleway · 402 m
Tennyson Trailbyway open to all traffic · 125 m
Wildlife to spot
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