St Nicholas's Church
Getting here
51.08455, -1.13604
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🥾Walking is best here in early morning in summer — quiet trails and good light before the heat
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🥾Walking is best here in early morning in summer — quiet trails and good light before the heat
- 🐕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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Coot +79 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Coot +79 more · last seen 2026
Waterside walks
Good match
Grazing marsh and ditches — waterside walking
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Lesser Stag Beetle, Hairy Shieldbug +11 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Lesser Stag Beetle, Hairy Shieldbug +11 more · last seen 2025
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: St Swithun's Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
11 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Wayfarers WalkWalking route
Walbury Hill, Berkshire to Emsworth, Hampshire
Allan King WayWalking route
Itchen WayWalking route
St Swithun's WayWalking route
South Downs WayWalking route160 km
🚴Cycling
15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Route 23Cycling route
National BywayCycling route
National Byway (Winchester loop)Cycling route
Route 224Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route8.1 km
Main RouteCycling route2.4 km
🚵Mountain biking
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
South Downs WayMountain bike route
Winchester Off Road Cycle TrailMountain 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.
The Ox Drove mountain bike routeMountain bike route
Cheesefoot Head Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Abbotstone Down Off-Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
Photos
Weather for this location
Loading local forecast…
Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
Own or manage this place?
Claim this listing to keep details accurate, add photos, and highlight what makes it special — free.
Claim this pageHow was your visit?
How useful was the information on this page?
id: e96a5a56-ae03-42b1-883c-0d3156da96fb