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St Nicholas Chapel

4 ha

📷 Michael FORD · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome4 ha

Getting here

50.78153, -1.53511

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Playground

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Mallard +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Mallard +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Xanthogramma pedissequum, Swollen-thighed Beetle, Lily Beetle +1 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Solent WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 87kmRegional 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
Lucky Lanepublic footpath · 43 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 43 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

20 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
New Forest On Road Cycle RoutesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Brokenhurst station linkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route256 m
Named routeRef 2Length 256 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route399 m
Named routeRef 2Length 399 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lymington Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Hawkhill Inclosure Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Brockenhurst Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Nicholas, Pilley

📷 Michael FORD · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Nicholas, Pilley

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