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✦ Ancient woodland12 ha

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BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome12 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen and Mute Swan
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Moorhen, Mute Swan, Coot +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Moorhen, Mute Swan, Coot +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Meadow Brown, Large White +19 more · last seen 2023; Insects — Small White, Meadow Brown, Large White +19 more · last seen 2023

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
South Downs WayWalking route160 km
Named routeLength 160 kmNational walking route
Dutton Estate Walk at Hinton AmpnerWalking route6.4 km

Explore Ralph Duttons vision for an estate, garden & house that would blend harmoniously into the surrounding Hampshire countryside. Admire all seasons from bluebells in spring to the autumn colours & wildlife from hares to rare barbastelle bats.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Winchester loop)Cycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Discover the Hampshire South Downs by BikeCycling route
Named routeRef EHRegional cycle route
Route 224Cycling route
Named routeRef 224National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South Downs WayMountain bike route
Named routeRef 89National Cycle Network
Petersfield Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
South Downs Way alternative route through WarnfordMountain bike route
Named 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.

Named routeRegional cycle route
East Meon Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route16 km
Named routeLength 16 km
Meon Valley TrailMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

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