Colwell Baptist Church
Getting here
50.68762, -1.53258
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦105+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Woodpigeon
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦105+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Woodpigeon
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Herring Gull +102 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Woodpigeon, Herring Gull +102 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Picnic day out
Strong match
picnic area, car park
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Darter, Golden-ringed Dragonfly, 7-spot Ladybird +20 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Common Darter, Golden-ringed Dragonfly, 7-spot Ladybird +20 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: European walking route E9, Isle of Wight alternative
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
15 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Isle of Wight Coastal PathWalking route113 km
Tennyson TrailWalking route
Solent WayWalking route
Compton Bay and Downs Walk, Isle of WightWalking route12 km
Enjoy far-reaching views on this walk over Afton, Brook & Compton Downs. Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs & look for their fossilised remains along the coast. Uneven pathways, hilly terrain, gates, stiles & steps. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock
Discover Dansbury trail, Isle of WightWalking route5.4 km
A walk over farmland & the Dunsbury Estate. Magnificent coastal views & a chance to learn about the island's coastguard. Watch out for birds such as skylarks and butterflies such as the Glanville fritillary.
Heath Meadowpublic footpath · 98 m
Amos Hillpublic footpath · 150 m
Madeira Lanepublic footpath · 409 m
🚴Cycling
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Round the Island RouteCycling route
Yarmouth/Freshwater (Route 1)Cycling route
N/ACycling route1.9 km
N/ACycling route106 m
N/ACycling route176 m
N/ACycling route844 m
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Lymington Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Chalk Ridge ExtremeMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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