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Lower Beckheath Inclosure

✦ Ancient woodland59 ha

📷 Stuart Logan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome59 ha

Getting here

50.77043, -1.47054

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦96+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Cormorant and Great Crested Grebe
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Cormorant, Great Crested Grebe, Mallard +93 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Cormorant, Great Crested Grebe, Mallard +93 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Autumn Lady's-tresses, Hampshire-purslane, Lesser Skullcap +13 more · last seen 2023

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Lowland fens — fen dragonflies and rare invertebrates; Insects — Gatekeeper, Large White, Meadow Brown +32 more · last seen 2025

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: European walking route E9, Milford on Sea to Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Isle of Wight Coastal PathWalking route113 km
Named routeLength 113 kmRound tripRegional 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
European walking route E9, Isle of Wight alternativeWalking route
Named routeRef E9International walking route
Hamstead TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Hampshire Footpath 015/4/2public footpath · 818 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 818 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lymington Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Hawkhill Inclosure Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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📷 Stuart Logan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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🌱Bath Road Recreation GroundUrban park4.6 km→🌱Bath Road Recreation GroundUrban park4.6 km→✦PYLEWELL PARKHistoric site2.3 km→🦉BOLDRE FORESHORENature reserve2.7 km→⛳Lymington Golf CentreGolf course4.1 km→🌱St Nicholas ChapelUrban park4.7 km→

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