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Glassfield Copse

✦ Ancient woodland6 ha

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome6 ha

Getting here

50.88797, -1.25662

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 257m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +95 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Robin +95 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Black-tailed Skimmer, Batman Hoverfly +43 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Emperor Dragonfly, Black-tailed Skimmer, Batman Hoverfly +43 more · last seen 2026

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

5 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Solent WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 87kmRegional walking route
Hamble Rail Trail RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
European walking route E9, Milford on Sea to Queen Elizabeth Country ParkWalking route
Named routeRef E9International walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Calshot to GosportWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Strawberry TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

50 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 236 - Titchfield to SouthamptonCycling route
Named routeRef 236National Cycle Network
Southampton Cycle Network Route 3Cycling route
Named routeRef S3Local cycle route
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 route841 m
Named routeRef 2Length 841 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The end of the road

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The end of the road

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Meadowside Recreation GroundUrban park600 m→🏞️RIVER HAMBLECountry park2.6 km→🌱River Hamble Country ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱River Hamble Country ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Holly Hill Leisure CentreUrban park2.8 km→🌱Barry's MeadowUrban park4.4 km→

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