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Multi-period site in Micheldever Wood

205 ha

📷 Mr Ignavy · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome205 ha

Getting here

51.13397, -1.24325

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦24+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackcap and Blackbird
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackcap, Blackbird, Blue Tit +21 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackcap, Blackbird, Blue Tit +21 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Brimstone, Speckled Wood +25 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Wayfarers WalkWalking route

Walbury Hill, Berkshire to Emsworth, Hampshire

Named routeRegional walking route
Allan King WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 44 milesRegional walking route
Itchen WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
St Swithun's WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Three Castles PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 23Cycling route
Named routeRef 23National Cycle Network
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Blackwood Forest Connecting TrailCycling route1 km
Named routeLength 1 km
Main RouteCycling route9.1 km
Named routeRef 23Length 9.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Candovers Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
Winchester Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
Micheldever Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
The Ox Drove mountain bike routeMountain bike route
Named route
Abbotstone Down Off-Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths
South Down Lanebridleway · 1.4 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.4 kmSurface dirtPath type: track
South Down Lanebridleway · 177 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 177 mSurface dirtPath type: track
South Down Lanebridleway · 55 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 55 mPath type: bridleway
Chillandham Lanerestricted byway · 777 m

Fire Path

Public pathrestricted bywayLength 777 mSurface asphaltPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Fire break and access track - Micheldever Wood

📷 Mr Ignavy · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Fire break and access track - Micheldever Wood

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