Getting here
50.69461, -1.14260
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; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +89 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +89 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Red-legged Shieldbug, 7-spot Ladybird +23 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Red-legged Shieldbug, 7-spot Ladybird +23 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
14 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Yar River TrailWalking route
Isle of Wight Coastal PathWalking route113 km
The Bembridge TrailWalking route
The Culver TrailWalking route
Nunwell TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
34 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Round the Island RouteCycling route
Route 22Cycling route
RSPB Brading MarshesCycling route
National Cycle Route 23Cycling route
Adgestone Quiet RoadsCycling route
Red Squirrel TrailCycling route
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Chalk Ridge ExtremeMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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