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WEST OF THE RIVER ALVER

12 ha

📷 Wikipedia · West of the River Alver · CC BY-SA 3.0

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BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome12 ha

Getting here

50.79845, -1.17749

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 155m away — 16 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Paid

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Allan King WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 44 milesRegional walking route
Solent WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 87kmRegional 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
European walking route E9, Milford on Sea to Queen Elizabeth Country ParkWalking route
Named routeRef E9International walking route
European walking route E9, Isle of Wight alternativeWalking route
Named routeRef E9International walking route
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Cycling

60 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
National Cycle Route 236 - Portsmouth to TitchfieldCycling route
Named routeRef 236National Cycle Network
Route 224Cycling route
Named routeRef 224National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route642 m
Named routeRef 2Length 642 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route264 m
Named routeRef 2Length 264 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Shipwright's WayMountain bike route
Named route

About this nature reserve

West of the River Alver is a Local Nature Reserve of 12 hectares in Gosport, South East England. It features riverside habitats and woodlands that support a variety of bird species, alongside paths for walking and nature appreciation.

Wildlife to spot

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West of the River Alver

📷 Wikipedia · West of the River Alver · CC BY-SA 3.0

West of the River Alver

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Leesland ParkUrban park2.6 km→🌱Walpole ParkUrban park3.7 km→🌱Stanley ParkUrban park1.7 km→🌱Leesland ParkUrban park2.6 km→🌱Walpole ParkUrban park3.5 km→🌱Porter’s GardenUrban park5 km→

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