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Dowd's Farm Park

17 ha

📷 Richard Dorrell · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeInsectsBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome17 ha

Getting here

50.93134, -1.30415

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Azure Damselfly, Common Darter, Blue-tailed Damselfly +356 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Azure Damselfly, Common Darter, Blue-tailed Damselfly +356 more · last seen 2026

Free

Bird watching

Birds — House Martin, Grey Heron, Robin +41 more · last seen 2026; Birds — House Martin, Grey Heron, Robin +41 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Allan King WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 44 milesRegional walking route
Itchen WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Pilgrims' TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Solent WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 87kmRegional walking route
Water Vole WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

81 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Chandlers FordCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Southampton Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef S5Local cycle route
Southampton Cycle Network Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef S7Local cycle route
National Cycle Route 236 - Titchfield to SouthamptonCycling route
Named routeRef 236National Cycle Network
Southampton Cycle Network Route 6 & 7 LinkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Route 23Cycling route
Named routeRef 23National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Itchen Valley Off Road Cycle RouteMountain bike route
Named routeRound tripLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Dowd's Farm Park, Hedge End

📷 Richard Dorrell · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Dowd's Farm Park, Hedge End

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️ITCHEN VALLEYCountry park3.4 km→🌱Hatch GrangeUrban park2.3 km→🌱Riverside ParkUrban park5 km→🌱High HillUrban park2.9 km→🌱Itchen Valley Country ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Knowle ParkUrban park3.3 km→

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