Getting here
50.82965, -1.74355
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
- 🌿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
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿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
Best for
Bird watching
Strong match
Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies
Wildlife
Strong match
Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 1 public path 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
🚴Cycling
31 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Route 256Cycling route
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route
Avon Tyrrell Blue TrailCycling route
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route
Main RouteCycling route375 m
Main RouteCycling route39 m
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Fritham Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Avon Tyrrell Red TrailMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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