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📷 Mike Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Getting here

50.74998, -1.79037

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦106+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Dartford Warbler and Woodpigeon
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

3 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Dartford Warbler, Woodpigeon, Mute Swan +103 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Dartford Warbler, Woodpigeon, Mute Swan +103 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Stag Beetle, Common Darter, Banded Demoiselle +56 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Stag Beetle, Common Darter, Banded Demoiselle +56 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Avon Valley PathWalking route55 km
Named routeRef AVPLength 55 kmRegional walking route
West LaneWalking route
Named routeRef br-710
Stour Valley WayWalking route100 km
Named routeRef SVWLength 100 kmRegional walking route
European long distance path E9 - part alternative Great BritainWalking route711 km
Named routeRef E9Length 711 kmInternational walking route
Two Bays WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

90 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Stour Valley CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
S6 ProposedCycling route
Named routeRef S6 pLocal cycle route
Woodland WalkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Stour Valley CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
St Catherines Hill Lanebridleway · 503 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 503 mPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Green Space on Fairmile Road, Christchurch

📷 Mike Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Green Space on Fairmile Road, Christchurch

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🦉HENGISTBURY HEADNature reserve3.9 km→🌱Fisherman's WalkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Fishermans WalkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Kings ParkUrban park4 km→🌱Kings ParkUrban park4 km→🌱New Zealand GardensUrban park1.8 km→

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