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Getting here
50.70594, -1.49380
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 Lapwing
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🛝Playground 142m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦100+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Lapwing
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- 🛝Playground 142m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space
Family friendly
Very strong match
playground, toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Lapwing, Black-headed Gull +97 more · last seen 2026
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, toilets, parking
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Lapwing, Black-headed Gull +97 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
17 signed routes nearby · 19 public paths 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.
Wheatsheaf Lanepublic footpath · 66 m
Friars Lanepublic footpath · 35 m
Jireh Placepublic footpath · 41 m
🚴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
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Freshwater to Yarmouth cyclepathbridleway · 179 m
Freshwater to Yarmouth cyclepathbridleway · 718 m
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