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Old Down Park

35 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome35 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦36+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 183m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Kestrel +33 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Kestrel +33 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Meadow Brown, Common Blue +25 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wayfarers WalkWalking route

Walbury Hill, Berkshire to Emsworth, Hampshire

Named routeRegional walking route
Three Castles PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Basingstoke CanalWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
St James' WayWalking route110 km
Named routeRef SJWLength 110 kmRegional walking route
Beggarwood Lanepublic footpath · 33 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 33 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: footway
Beggarwood Lanepublic footpath · 28 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 28 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
Beggarwood Lanepublic footpath · 152 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 152 mSurface asphaltPath type: footway
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Cycling

29 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 23Cycling route
Named routeRef 23National Cycle Network
Calleva TrailCycling route
Named routeRef Calleva TrailRegional cycle route
Oakley to Basingstoke Multi-User RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Basingstoke Strategic Cycle NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Alencon Link Accessibility ImprovementsCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
(proposed)Cycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Candovers Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
Basingstoke Off-Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
Watership Down Off-Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
Cliddesden Duck Pond (Cycling Discoveries for Mountain Bikes in and Around North Hampshire)Mountain bike route
Named routeRef 2: Cliddesden Duck Pond
Ellisfield Off-Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
Abbotstone Down Off-Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
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Horse riding

9 public paths nearby

Public paths
Roman Roadbridleway · 365 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 365 mSurface fine_gravelPath type: path
Roman Roadbridleway · 1.4 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.4 kmSurface fine_gravelPath type: path
Roman Roadbridleway · 6 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 6 mSurface gravelPath type: path
Roman Roadbridleway · 29 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 29 mSurface gravelIncline upPath type: path
Roman Roadbridleway · 22 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 22 mSurface gravelIncline upPath type: path

Wildlife to spot

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