Colwell Common
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Getting here
50.68615, -1.53530
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦104+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Robin
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦104+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Robin
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Black-headed Gull, Robin, Woodpigeon +101 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-headed Gull, Robin, Woodpigeon +101 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; Urban park — open green space
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland meadows — marbled white, meadow brown and pollinating insects; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Common Darter, Golden-ringed Dragonfly +26 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Family friendly
Good match
picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
15 signed routes nearby · 29 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.
Windmill Lanepublic footpath · 183 m
Uplands Roadpublic footpath · 41 m
Colmar Waypublic footpath · 51 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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