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Funtley ironworks, site of

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📷 Peter Facey · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

50.87058, -1.21983

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Magpie
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Magpie, Woodpigeon +68 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Magpie, Woodpigeon +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Waterside walks

Grazing marsh and ditches — waterside walking

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 17 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Allan King WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 44 milesRegional walking route
Soberton and Newtown Millennium WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Pilgrims' TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Solent WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 87kmRegional walking route
European walking route E9, Milford on Sea to Queen Elizabeth Country ParkWalking route
Named routeRef E9International walking route
Iron Mill Lanepublic footpath · 384 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 384 mPath type: unclassified
Iron Mill Lanepublic footpath · 9 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 9 mPath type: unclassified
Iron Mill Lanepublic footpath · 54 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 54 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

52 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 236 - Titchfield to SouthamptonCycling route
Named routeRef 236National Cycle Network
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
National Cycle Route 236 - Portsmouth to TitchfieldCycling route
Named routeRef 236National Cycle Network
Route 224Cycling route
Named routeRef 224National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route394 m
Named routeRef 236Length 394 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route31 m
Named routeRef 236Length 31 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Meon Valley TrailMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
The Deviation Linebridleway · 43 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 43 mSurface pavedPath type: bridleway
The Deviation Linebridleway · 625 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 625 mPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Solent Nurseries Garden Plant Centre, Funtley Lane

📷 Peter Facey · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Solent Nurseries Garden Plant Centre, Funtley Lane

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🌱Barry's MeadowUrban park2.6 km→🌱Meadowside Recreation GroundUrban park2.7 km→🌱Park Lane Recreation GroundUrban park2.8 km→🌱Bath ParkUrban park4 km→🌱Holly Hill Leisure CentreUrban park4.5 km→🌱The Forum ParkUrban park1.8 km→

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