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Oakfield Arc

1 ha

📷 Jaggery · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

50.71946, -1.15864

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Woodpigeon
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull +47 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Herring Gull, Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull +47 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Reptiles

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Family friendly

playground, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 15 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Yar River TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Isle of Wight Coastal PathWalking route113 km
Named routeLength 113 kmRound tripRegional walking route
The Bembridge TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Culver TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Nunwell TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Quarry Roadpublic footpath · 68 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 68 mSurface gravelPath type: residential
Pig Leg Lanepublic footpath · 24 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 24 mPath type: footway
Pig Leg Lanepublic footpath · 167 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 167 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

17 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Round the Island RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 67Regional cycle route
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
RSPB Brading MarshesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Adgestone Quiet RoadsCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 22Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route412 m
Named routeRef 22Length 412 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Chalk Ridge ExtremeMountain bike route
Named route
🐴

Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Weeks Roadbridleway · 580 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 580 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Rosemary Lanebridleway · 118 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 118 mSurface gravelPath type: residential
Rosemary Lanebridleway · 183 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 183 mSurface compactedPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Island Line towards Ryde St John's Road station

📷 Jaggery · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Island Line towards Ryde St John's Road station

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🌱St. Cecilia's Abbey GroundsUrban park1.3 km→🌱Appley ParkUrban park1.4 km→🌱Puckpool ParkUrban park2.1 km→🌱EastridgeUrban park1.2 km→🌱Appley ParkUrban park1.3 km→🌱Eastern GardensUrban park1.4 km→

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