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The Beacon

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦103+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 227m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParking· FreePlaygroundToilets

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Carrion Crow +100 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Carrion Crow +100 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Glow-worm, Gatekeeper, Red Admiral +51 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Glow-worm, Gatekeeper, Red Admiral +51 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Lily-of-the-valley, Springy Turf-moss, Common Feather-moss +3 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Lily-of-the-valley, Springy Turf-moss, Common Feather-moss +3 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

22 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wayfarers WalkWalking route

Walbury Hill, Berkshire to Emsworth, Hampshire

Named routeRegional walking route
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Staunton WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Solent WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 87kmRegional walking route
Havant Footpath 30Walking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

137 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 222Cycling route
Named routeRef 222National Cycle Network
Havant Borough NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Havant Borough Cycle NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
Havant Borough NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Horndean Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Shipwright's WayMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Gazebo with sheep by the Staunton Way

Gazebo with sheep by the Staunton Way

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