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MILFORD ON SEA

21 ha

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome21 ha

Getting here

50.72821, -1.60542

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Hurst Road Car Park 16m away — 14 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

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

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Mountain biking

Named MTB route nearby: Lymington Station Off Road Cycle Trail

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 18 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
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Yarmouth/Freshwater (Route 1)Cycling route
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Lymington Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route

About this nature reserve

Milford On Sea is a 21-hectare Local Nature Reserve in the New Forest, South East England. It comprises coastal habitats and wetlands, supporting diverse wildlife including waders and migratory birds, with paths for walking and observation.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footpath in nature reserve, Milford on Sea

📷 David Martin · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Footpath in nature reserve, Milford on Sea

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Woodside Park and GardensUrban park4.8 km→🌱Ashley Recreation GroundUrban park3.8 km→🌱New Milton Recreation GroundUrban park4.6 km→🌱Woodside GardensUrban park4.8 km→🦉STURT PONDNature reserve1.7 km→🌱Barton CommonUrban park3.2 km→

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