The Church of the Immaculate Conception
Getting here
51.08395, -0.80504
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
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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 — Robin, Blue Tit, Blackbird +81 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Blackbird +81 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Vinegar Brittlegill, Common Bonnet, Scopuloides rimosa +47 more · last seen 2019; Fungi — Vinegar Brittlegill, Common Bonnet, Scopuloides rimosa +47 more · last seen 2019
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Speckled Wood, Common Blue, Beautiful Demoiselle +45 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Speckled Wood, Common Blue, Beautiful Demoiselle +45 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Common Ragwort, Cross-leaved Heath +5 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Common Ragwort, Cross-leaved Heath +5 more · last seen 2024
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
9 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
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.
New Lipchis WayWalking route
Sussex Border PathWalking route220 km
Highcombe Hike, HindheadWalking route5.1 km
Take a challenging walk through ancient woodland and open heath to find out how the Punch Bowl was formed. On the way learn about the people who lived in the old 'broom-squires' cottages and how they made their living here over the centuries.
Miss James Walk at HindheadWalking route3 km
Take a gentle walk & find out who the Victorian philanthropist Miss James was. This woodland trail is ideal in summer where you can enjoy the cool shade. The route also uses the new Miss James footbridge over the A3. Uneven ground & moderate gradients
🚴Cycling
17 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
The LoopCycling route
Route 22Cycling route
NCN 22 - Liphook LinkCycling route
National Cycle Network link route
Main RouteCycling route3.6 km
Main RouteCycling route52 m
🚵Mountain biking
5 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.
Bordon Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Shipwright's WayMountain bike route
Devils PunchBowl LoopMountain bike route
Shipwrights Way (Liphook Spur)Mountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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