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Settlement W of West Stoke Farm

6 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦28+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird 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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Skylark +25 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Skylark +25 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Small White, Meadow Brown +16 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Allan King WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 44 milesRegional walking route
Itchen WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
St Swithun's WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Three Castles PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
St James' WayWalking route110 km
Named routeRef SJWLength 110 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 23Cycling route
Named routeRef 23National Cycle Network
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route9.1 km
Named routeRef 23Length 9.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Sparsholt Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
Winchester Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
Micheldever Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Stainers Lanebridleway · 401 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 401 mSurface dirtPath type: track
Stainers Lanebridleway · 207 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 207 mSurface unpavedPath type: bridleway
Stainers Lanebridleway · 620 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 620 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Stainers Lanebridleway · 32 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 32 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway
Stainers Lanebridleway · 339 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 339 mSurface dirtPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

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