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51.06372, -0.74146
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
- 🌳Large woodland — room to roam
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +52 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +52 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Foxglove, Bell Heather, Argentinian Vervain +112 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Pedunculate Oak, Bilberry, Hazel +15 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Speckled Bush-cricket, Harlequin Ladybird +21 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Speckled Bush-cricket, Harlequin Ladybird +21 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
14 signed routes nearby · 87 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
The Shipwrights WayWalking route
A long distance route which links villages and towns in east Hampshire. The name reflects the use of oak grown at Alice Holt Forest for Tudor shipbuilding.
New Lipchis WayWalking route
Greensand WayWalking route
Sussex Border PathWalking route220 km
Stargazing Circular Walk at Black DownWalking route2.4 km
At the highest point in Surrey, away from light pollution, Black Down is ideal for stargazing. On a clear night, there are ~4,000 stars visible, including the Milky Way. This leisurely walk offers viewpoints & a chance to encounter night-time wildlife.
🚴Cycling
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
Surrey CyclewayCycling route
Haslemere link
NCN 22 - Liphook LinkCycling route
National Cycle Network link route
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
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.
Shipwrights Way (Liphook Spur)Mountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
22 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Hatch Lanebridleway · 38 m
Wildlife to spot
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