Getting here
50.94447, -1.55554
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
- 🥾Walking is best here in early morning in summer — quiet trails and good light before the heat
- 🐕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
- 🥾Walking is best here in early morning in summer — quiet trails and good light before the heat
- 🐕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 — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Robin, Blackbird +48 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Robin, Blackbird +48 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Bog Moss · last seen 2024
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood +58 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Gatekeeper, Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood +58 more · last seen 2026
Waterside walks
Good match
Grazing marsh and ditches — waterside walking
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 14 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Test WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
24 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 24Cycling route
Route 246Cycling route
AshurstCycling route
National Cycle Route 236 - Southampton to LyndhurstCycling route
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route
Alternative RouteCycling route1.7 km
Wildlife to spot
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