Getting here
50.92879, -1.53166
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Lapwing
- ✦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
- 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Lapwing
- ✦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 — Mallard, Lapwing, Oystercatcher +80 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Mallard, Lapwing, Oystercatcher +80 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Azure Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly, Broad-bodied Chaser +49 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Azure Damselfly, Emperor Dragonfly, Broad-bodied Chaser +49 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 10 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Test WayWalking route
The Drovewaypublic footpath · 621 m
The Drovewaypublic footpath · 230 m
The Drovewaypublic footpath · 37 m
🚴Cycling
41 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 246Cycling route
AshurstCycling route
Eling to Holbury Cycle RouteCycling route
National Cycle Route 236 - Southampton to LyndhurstCycling route
Southampton Cycle Network Route 9Cycling route
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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