Romano-British and Iron Age buildings, field system and hollow ways in the southern part of Holt Down Plantation
Plan your visit
Getting here
50.95372, -0.97397
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Carrion Crow +62 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Wildlife
Very strong match
Mammals — Common Pipistrelle, Noctule, Hazel Dormouse +18 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Ringlet, Small White, Dark Green Fritillary +74 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Common Spotted-orchid, Dandelion, White Dead-nettle +34 more · last seen 2023
Hiking
Strong match
Named hiking route nearby: European walking route E9, Milford on Sea to Queen Elizabeth Country Park; Named hiking route nearby: European walking route E9, Milford on Sea to Queen Elizabeth Country Park
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
13 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
South Downs WayWalking route160 km
Staunton WayWalking route
Hangers WayWalking route
Long Woodland TrailWalking route8 km
Forest Drivepublic footpath · 52 m
🚴Cycling
55 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 222Cycling route
Route 22Cycling route
Discover the Hampshire South Downs by BikeCycling route
NCN 22/222 linkCycling route
Petersfield - QECP/SDWCycling route
Main RouteCycling route227 m
🚵Mountain biking
9 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
South Downs WayMountain bike route
QECP Blue MTBMountain 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.
QECP Red MTBMountain bike route
East Meon Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route16 km
Horndean Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
15 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
Photos
Harvesting begins on a field adjacent to Queen Elizabeth Country Park
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Nearby places
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