Getting here
50.69008, -1.48639
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦100+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Black-headed Gull
- 🌿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
- 🐦100+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Black-headed Gull
- 🌿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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Mute Swan +97 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Mute Swan +97 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Common Darter, 7-spot Ladybird · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Common Darter, 7-spot Ladybird · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
19 signed routes nearby · 1 public path 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.
🚴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
Wildlife to spot
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