Getting here
51.32063, -1.03877
About Bulls Down camp
Bullsdown Camp is the site of a former Iron Age plateau fort in the county of Hampshire. The site is heavily wooded, and close inspection is required to observe the three bank and ditch fortifications.
Read more on Wikipedia →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 — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +68 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +68 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Peacock, Beautiful Demoiselle +53 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Peacock, Beautiful Demoiselle +53 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
15 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
red trailWalking route
Silchester TrailWalking route
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Wetlands WalkWalking route
Temporarily closed (frequent flooding, repairs due in Spring 2026)
Morgaston Woods Yellow Route, The VyneWalking route1.6 km
This 1-mile walk will take you deeper into Morgaston Woods than the shorter, green route, while still forming a neat loop for you to go on and see other things afterwards. Dogs are welcome.
🚴Cycling
18 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Route 23Cycling route
Calleva TrailCycling route
Basingstoke Strategic Cycle NetworkCycling route
Chineham to Town Centre Accessibility ImprovementsCycling route
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Main RouteCycling route471 m
🚵Mountain biking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Basing WoodMountain bike route
Pamber Forest BridlewayMountain bike route
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route
King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
Weather for this location
Loading local forecast…
Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
Own or manage this place?
Claim this listing to keep details accurate, add photos, and highlight what makes it special — free.
Claim this pageHow was your visit?
How useful was the information on this page?
id: 15f65b46-b4f3-4b00-865e-e01f9f6380bc