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LYMINGTON-KEYHAVEN MARSHES

168 ha

📷 Malc McDonald · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome168 ha

Getting here

50.73573, -1.54116

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking on site — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· Free

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Hiking

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 42 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
Christchurch Bay WayWalking route
Named routeLocal 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
Pinckney Pathpublic footpath · 112 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 112 mSurface gravelPath type: footway
Iley Lanepublic footpath · 691 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 691 mPath type: track
Iley Lanepublic footpath · 283 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 283 mSurface gravelPath type: track
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Round the Island RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 67Regional cycle route
Yarmouth/Freshwater (Route 1)Cycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
N/ACycling route1.9 km
Named routeRef 67Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
N/ACycling route176 m
Named routeRef 67Length 176 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
N/ACycling route844 m
Named routeRef 67Length 844 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
N/ACycling route100 m
Named routeRef 67Length 100 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lymington Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Chalk Ridge ExtremeMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

About this nature reserve

Lymington-Keyhaven Marshes is a 168-hectare Local Nature Reserve in the New Forest, South East England. This coastal site features salt marshes and lagoons that attract various bird species, particularly during migratory seasons.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Tracks over salt marshes near Lymington

📷 Malc McDonald · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Tracks over salt marshes near Lymington

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Woodside Park and GardensUrban park1.5 km→🌱Fort Victoria Country ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Woodside GardensUrban park1.5 km→🌱Bath Road Recreation GroundUrban park2.3 km→🌱Bath Road Recreation GroundUrban park2.3 km→🌱Emsworth Road Recreation GroundUrban park2.6 km→

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