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Quarr Wood - Urban woodland

1 ha

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsCycling
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

50.73117, -1.19407

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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
  • 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Route 22
  • 🐕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

7 activities

Wildlife

Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Ancient woodland

Free

Bird watching

Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 22

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Heritage

Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Isle of Wight Coastal PathWalking route113 km
Named routeLength 113 kmRound tripRegional walking route
The Bembridge TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Nunwell TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Solent WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 87kmRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Gosport to PortsmouthWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
The Shorepublic footpath · 297 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 297 mPath type: footway
🚴

Cycling

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Round the Island RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 67Regional cycle route
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
RSPB Brading MarshesCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Cowes (Route 3)Cycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 22Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route412 m
Named routeRef 22Length 412 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
🚵

Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Chalk Ridge ExtremeMountain bike route
Named route
🐴

Horse riding

12 public paths nearby

Public paths
Quarr Roadbridleway · 111 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 111 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Quarr Lanebridleway · 70 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 70 mSurface gravelIncline downPath type: cycleway
Quarr Roadbridleway · 86 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 86 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Quarr Roadbridleway · 151 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 151 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Quarr Roadbridleway · 212 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 212 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Abbots Close off Quarr Road, Ryde

📷 Ian S · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Abbots Close off Quarr Road, Ryde

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🌱St. Cecilia's Abbey GroundsUrban park3.4 km→🌱Appley ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱Puckpool ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱EastridgeUrban park2.7 km→🌱Eastern GardensUrban park2.8 km→🌱Eastern GardensUrban park2.8 km→

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