Getting here
51.06928, -1.24894
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Goldfinch +49 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Goldfinch +49 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Common Blue +37 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Common Blue +37 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Wayfarers WalkWalking route
Walbury Hill, Berkshire to Emsworth, Hampshire
Allan King WayWalking route
Itchen WayWalking route
Pilgrims' TrailWalking route
St Swithun's WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
35 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Winchester Local Cycle NetworkCycling route
National Cycle Route 23Cycling route
National BywayCycling route
Viaduct WayCycling route
NCN23 temporary diversion routeCycling route
Main RouteCycling route10 m
🚵Mountain biking
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
South Downs WayMountain bike route
Winchester Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route
King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.
The Ox Drove mountain bike routeMountain bike route
Cheesefoot Head Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
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