Getting here
51.02291, -1.06829
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
- 🌿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
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Moorhen, Mallard, Mute Swan +66 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Moorhen, Mallard, Mute Swan +66 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Bird's-nest Orchid · last seen 2021
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Meadow Brown, Large White +22 more · last seen 2023; Insects — Small White, Meadow Brown, Large White +22 more · last seen 2023
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
South Downs WayWalking route160 km
Dutton Estate Walk at Hinton AmpnerWalking route6.4 km
Explore Ralph Duttons vision for an estate, garden & house that would blend harmoniously into the surrounding Hampshire countryside. Admire all seasons from bluebells in spring to the autumn colours & wildlife from hares to rare barbastelle bats.
Battle of Cheriton, Hinton AmpnerWalking route8 km
The Battle of Cheriton was a turning point in the English Civil War & resulted in an important Parliamentary victory that shaped England's future. Starting at Hinton Ampner church, follow in the footsteps of the men who fought on both sides of the battle
🚴Cycling
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Byway (Winchester loop)Cycling route
Discover the Hampshire South Downs by BikeCycling route
Route 224Cycling route
🚵Mountain biking
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
South Downs WayMountain bike route
Petersfield Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
South Downs Way alternative route through WarnfordMountain bike route
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route
King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.
East Meon Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route16 km
Meon Valley TrailMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
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