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Broadoak

1 ha

📷 John Sutton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

50.91360, -1.28313

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️High Street Recreation Ground 273m away — 4 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +74 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Azure Damselfly, Common Darter, Blue-tailed Damselfly +298 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Azure Damselfly, Common Darter, Blue-tailed Damselfly +298 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Allan King WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 44 milesRegional walking route
Itchen WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Pilgrims' TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Solent WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 87kmRegional walking route
Hamble Rail Trail RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
🚴

Cycling

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Southampton Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef S5Local cycle route
National Cycle Route 236 - Titchfield to SouthamptonCycling route
Named routeRef 236National Cycle Network
Southampton Cycle Network Route 3Cycling route
Named routeRef S3Local cycle route
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route520 m
Named routeRef 2Length 520 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route174 m
Named routeRef 2Length 174 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🚵

Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Itchen Valley Off Road Cycle RouteMountain bike route
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route
🐴

Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
The Bridlewaybridleway · 266 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 266 mSurface compactedPath type: residential
The Bridlewaybridleway · 268 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 268 mSurface gravelPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Broadoak, nearing Botley

📷 John Sutton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Broadoak, nearing Botley

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Hatch GrangeUrban park4.2 km→🏞️RIVER HAMBLECountry park1.5 km→🌱River Hamble Country ParkUrban park1.5 km→🌱River Hamble Country ParkUrban park1.9 km→🌱Meadowside Recreation GroundUrban park3.9 km→🌱Hatch GrangeUrban park4.2 km→

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