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THE WAKES

18 ha

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessDogs welcome18 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Barn Owl and Woodpigeon
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • La Luna — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParkingToilets

Best for

12 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Barn Owl, Woodpigeon, Woodlark +54 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Barn Owl, Woodpigeon, Woodlark +54 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Large White +60 more · last seen 2025; Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets

Free

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 48 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
St Swithun's WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Hangers WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking 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.

Named routeRegional walking route
Selborne Common Walk, SelborneWalking route3.2 km

Experience this nature trail at Selborne Common in Hampshire that is an absolute must for nature lovers. Visitors can discover a variety of butterflies, birds and meadow flowers.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Liss Riverside Railway WallkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Ted's Bridgepublic footpath · 8 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 8 mPath type: footway
The Pipelinepublic footpath · 92 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 92 mSurface compactedPath type: track
Plum Fell Lanepublic footpath · 31 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 31 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
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Cycling

28 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A3Local cycle route
The LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
Discover the Hampshire South Downs by BikeCycling route
Named routeRef EHRegional cycle route
Route 224Cycling route
Named routeRef 224National Cycle Network
Chawton, Selborne LCNCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Petersfield Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Alton Off-Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
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.

Named routeRegional cycle route
Bordon Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
Shipwright's WayMountain bike route
Named route
Shipwrights Way (Liphook Spur)Mountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Huckers Lanebyway open to all traffic · 56 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 56 mPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Selborne - The Wakes - Buttercups

Selborne - The Wakes - Buttercups

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