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Holmsley Inclosure - Broadleaved woodland

✦ Ancient woodland49 ha

📷 Mike Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

CyclingSeasonalWildlife
Free entryDogs welcome49 ha

Getting here

50.80501, -1.67953

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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
  • 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds
  • 🐕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
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Parking· Free

Best for

8 activities

Cycling

1 cycling trail(s)

Varies

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Wildlife

Lowland heathland priority habitat; Ancient woodland

Free

Bird watching

Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
🚴

Cycling

29 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
New Forest On Road Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km
Named routeRef 2Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lymington Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Brockenhurst Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Avon Tyrrell Red TrailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Path through Holmsley Inclosure

📷 Mike Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Path through Holmsley Inclosure

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Beer GardenUrban park4.8 km→🌱Arnewood CommonUrban park4 km→✦AVON TYRRELLHistoric site4.2 km→🌱Tiptoe GreenUrban park4.3 km→⛪St John the Baptist's ChurchReligious grounds2.8 km→⛪The Church of St Mary the VirginReligious grounds4.7 km→

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Nearby reservoirs

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Little Wootton

New Forest

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