Plan your visit
Getting here
50.85910, -1.76976
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Great Crested Grebe
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Great Crested Grebe
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Great Crested Grebe, Blue Tit +78 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Robin, Great Crested Grebe, Blue Tit +78 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Migrant Hawker, Emperor Dragonfly, Common Darter +24 more · last seen 2026
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Family friendly
Strong match
playground; Urban park — family destination
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Avon Valley PathWalking route55 km
A Short Stroll Around Hightown, SW HantsWalking route1.9 km
A short walk around NT's smallest heathland site in the New Forest. Experience a mosaic of habitats; grazed lawns, ancient woods & wander off route to discover hidden wetlands. Gravel & grass paths. Flat with no steps or stiles.
A Walk to the Huff Duff, SW HantsWalking route6.9 km
Descend to the wooded valley at Dockens Water & cross the stream to Rockford Common. See carnivourous sundews & mosses in wet heath & bog. Enjoy views at Ibsley Common (an area full of military history) & visit the Huff Duff (an old directional station).
Castleman TrailwayWalking route26.5 km
Play TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
18 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Route 256Cycling route
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route
New Forest On Road Cycle RoutesCycling route
Main RouteCycling route375 m
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Main RouteCycling route39 m
🚵Mountain biking
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Fritham Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Through the ForestMountain bike route
The Watchmoor LoopMountain bike route
The Somerley LoopMountain bike route
The Corsican CircuitMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Narrow Lanebridleway · 119 m
Wildlife to spot
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