Getting here
50.68882, -1.52118
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🐕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
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, car park; Country park — good for group day out
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — country park
Forest walks
Strong match
Country park
Family friendly
Strong match
Country park — designed for family visits; picnic area
Wildlife
Good match
Country park — managed habitat
Cycling
Moderate match
Named cycling route nearby: Yarmouth/Freshwater (Route 1)
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
17 signed routes nearby · 28 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Isle of Wight Coastal PathWalking route113 km
Tennyson TrailWalking route
Solent WayWalking route
Compton Bay and Downs Walk, Isle of WightWalking route12 km
Enjoy far-reaching views on this walk over Afton, Brook & Compton Downs. Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs & look for their fossilised remains along the coast. Uneven pathways, hilly terrain, gates, stiles & steps. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock
Discover Dansbury trail, Isle of WightWalking route5.4 km
A walk over farmland & the Dunsbury Estate. Magnificent coastal views & a chance to learn about the island's coastguard. Watch out for birds such as skylarks and butterflies such as the Glanville fritillary.
Longhalvespublic footpath · 126 m
Parkers Hillpublic footpath · 72 m
Orchard Closepublic footpath · 118 m
🚴Cycling
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Round the Island RouteCycling route
Yarmouth/Freshwater (Route 1)Cycling route
N/ACycling route1.9 km
N/ACycling route106 m
N/ACycling route176 m
N/ACycling route844 m
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Lymington Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Chalk Ridge ExtremeMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
19 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Longhalvesbridleway · 62 m
Longhalvesbridleway · 296 m
School Green Roadbridleway · 51 m
Longhalvesbridleway · 76 m
Golden Hill Fort Roadbridleway · 191 m
About this country park
Golden Hill Fort is a Country Park spanning 21 hectares on the Isle of Wight, South East England. Visitors can explore historic fortifications amidst coastal scenery, with walking paths and opportunities for birdwatching and picnicking.
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