Getting here
50.78672, -1.99325
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Black-tailed Godwit
- 🍄Mushroom 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
- 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Black-tailed Godwit
- 🍄Mushroom 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
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Wigeon, Black-tailed Godwit, Shoveler +50 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Wigeon, Black-tailed Godwit, Shoveler +50 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Glistening Inkcap, Artist's Bracket, Shaggy Inkcap +80 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Glistening Inkcap, Artist's Bracket, Shaggy Inkcap +80 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Jelly Ear, Chanterelle, Beechleaf Bonnet +6 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
14 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Kingston Lacy walk at Holt Heath, Kingston LacyWalking route9.6 km
The bridleways and footpaths can become rutted, with the eastern sector in part on elevated ground crossing the important heathland mire. Grazing of animals is part of the management of this rare habitat, so dogs should be kept under effective control. St
Walk at Badbury Rings and The Oaks, Kingston LacyWalking route6.1 km
Grass, undulating and rough in parts, gravel tracks, easy ascents and descents.
Walk at Eye Bridge and Pamphill, Kingston LacyWalking route5.4 km
Grass, undulating and rough in parts, gravel tracks, easy ascents and descents.
Walk at Pamphill Green and Moor, Kingston LacyWalking route2.8 km
Grass, gravel tracks and a short stretch on a path, undulating and rough in parts, with easy ascents and descents. The walk may be wet in winter.
Walk at Pamphill and Cowgrove, Kingston LacyWalking route4.5 km
Gravel and grass tracks with a short distance on a country lane. Undulating going down into the valley and back. Ground can become very wet in winter.
🚴Cycling
117 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 25Cycling route
University to AlderneyCycling route
Bourne Valley GreenwayCycling route
Francis Avenue to BroadstoneCycling route
Wheelers LaneCycling route
Longfleet Drive - C5Cycling route
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