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Getting here
51.12455, -0.89368
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Mountain biking
Good match
Named MTB route nearby: Bordon Off Road Cycle Trail
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
St Swithun's WayWalking route
Hangers WayWalking route
Alice Holt Forest: Easy Access TrailWalking route
Alice Holt Forest: Lodge Pond TrailWalking route
The Shipwrights WayWalking route
A long distance route which links villages and towns in east Hampshire. The name reflects the use of oak grown at Alice Holt Forest for Tudor shipbuilding.
🚴Cycling
29 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
The LoopCycling route
Route 22Cycling route
AltonCycling route
Route 224Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route462 m
🚵Mountain biking
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
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.
Alice Holt Forest: Family Cycle RouteMountain bike route
Bordon Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Shipwright's WayMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
6 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
About this nature reserve
Shortheath Common is a 58-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in East Hampshire, South East England. Visitors can explore heathland and woodland habitats, where they may spot various bird species and enjoy walking or cycling trails.
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