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Bratley Inclosure - Conifer woodland

✦ Ancient woodland19 ha

📷 Mike Faherty · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome19 ha

Getting here

50.88487, -1.67646

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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

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Parking· Free

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Lowland heathland priority habitat; Ancient woodland

Free

Bird watching

Lowland heathland — Dartford warblers, nightjars and stonechats

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Heritage

Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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.

Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 00:15-00:30Round tripLocal walking route
The Jubilee TrailWalking route1.6 km
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The Deer Watch TrailWalking route800 m
Named routeRef yellowLength 800 mLocal walking route
The Radnor TrailWalking route3.2 km
Named routeRef redLength 3.2 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route
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New Forest On Road Cycle RoutesCycling route
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Brockenhurst Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
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Fritham Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
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Wildlife to spot

Photos

Bratley Inclosure, gate

📷 Mike Faherty · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Bratley Inclosure, gate

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Bolderwood ArboretumUrban park1.7 km→🐄Adder EnclosureVisitor farm4.8 km→🐄New Forest Reptile CentreVisitor farm4.8 km→🐄Green Frog EncolsureVisitor farm4.8 km→🐄Acres Down FarmVisitor farm4.1 km→✦Minstead HouseHistoric site4.7 km→

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Nearby reservoirs

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Kings Garn

New Forest

1.3 km→
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Broomy

2.1 km→
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Andrews Mare

New Forest

2.7 km→

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