Church of St Peter and St Paul
Getting here
50.84758, -1.79498
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Herring Gull
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- ☕Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Herring Gull
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- ☕Café on site — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, café, toilets, car park
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Jackdaw, Herring Gull, Rock Dove +55 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Jackdaw, Herring Gull, Rock Dove +55 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Family friendly
Strong match
café, toilets, picnic area
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: National Route 256
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 40 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Avon Valley PathWalking route55 km
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.
A Walk to the Huff Duff, SW HantsWalking route6.9 km
Descend to the wooded valley at Dockens Water & cross the stream to Rockford Common. See carnivourous sundews & mosses in wet heath & bog. Enjoy views at Ibsley Common (an area full of military history) & visit the Huff Duff (an old directional station).
Castleman TrailwayWalking route26.5 km
Play TrailWalking route
Riversidepublic footpath · 101 m
Dewey Lanepublic footpath · 22 m
Dewey Lanepublic footpath · 6 m
🚴Cycling
19 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Route 256Cycling route
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route
New Forest On Road Cycle RoutesCycling route
Avon Tyrrell Blue TrailCycling route
Main RouteCycling route375 m
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
🚵Mountain biking
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
The Crane LoopMountain bike route
Fritham Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Through the ForestMountain bike route
The Watchmoor LoopMountain bike route
The Somerley LoopMountain bike route
The Corsican CircuitMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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