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Roman road immediately south east of Buckholt Farm

2 ha

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Whitethroat and Woodpigeon
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Whitethroat, Woodpigeon, Chiffchaff +50 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Whitethroat, Woodpigeon, Chiffchaff +50 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Dark Green Fritillary +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Oxeye Daisy, Hawthorn, Yarrow +21 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Test WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 79Regional walking route
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Clarendon WayWalking route

Winchester to Salisbury

Named routeRegional walking route
Mottisfont Estate Walk, MottisfontWalking route9.1 km

A varied walk through ancient woodlands & historic farmland & part of the Test Way. The route is designed to be walked anti-clockwise, but is waymarked in both directions. Some uneven terrain & country roads with potential livestock in places.

Named routeLength 9.1 kmDuration 02:40-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
PAWS Woodland Walk, MottisfontWalking route1.8 km
Named routeLength 1.8 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 24Cycling route
Named routeRef 24National Cycle Network
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Mottisfont Estate Cycle Paths Loop ShortCycling route
Named routeRef YellowLocal cycle route
Mottisfont Estate Cycle Loop Easy LinkCycling route
Named routeRef GreenLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route5.8 km
Named routeRef 24Length 5.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 24Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Danebury Off-Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route

A strenuous 24 miles that takes in some of Hampshire’s finest scenery. This cycle route joins easy sections of the Test Way with the steeper gradients of the Broughton Downs.

Named routeListed length 24 miHampshire off Road cycle trails
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
Mottisfont Estate Cycle Paths Loop LongMountain bike route
Named routeRef RedLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Line of Roman road near Buckholt Farm, Buckholt

Line of Roman road near Buckholt Farm, Buckholt

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