Getting here
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Coot
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🐾Animal sanctuary on site — a good way to combine wildlife and an animal visit in the same trip
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mute Swan and Coot
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🐾Animal sanctuary on site — a good way to combine wildlife and an animal visit in the same trip
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mute Swan, Coot, Tufted Duck +78 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mute Swan, Coot, Tufted Duck +78 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Forest walks
Good match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 49 public paths 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
Play TrailWalking route
Newtown Lanepublic footpath · 206 m
🚴Cycling
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National BywayCycling route
National Route 256Cycling route
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route
New Forest On Road Cycle RoutesCycling route
Fordingbridge to SalisburyCycling route
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
🚵Mountain biking
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Fordingbridge Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Fritham Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Through the ForestMountain bike route
The Watchmoor LoopMountain bike route
The Somerley LoopMountain bike route
The Corsican CircuitMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Ibsley Drovebyway open to all traffic · 989 m
Wildlife to spot
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