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Woodlands Vale Estate

29 ha

📷 Ian Capper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessDogs welcome29 ha

Getting here

50.72183, -1.12957

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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 Carrion Crow and Jackdaw
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Paid

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Robin +54 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Robin +54 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Foraging

Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants

Varies

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: European walking route E9, Isle of Wight alternative

Free

Insect spotting

Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Yar River TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Isle of Wight Coastal PathWalking route113 km
Named routeLength 113 kmRound tripRegional walking route
The Bembridge TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Culver TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Nunwell TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Duver Roadpublic footpath · 549 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 549 mSurface asphaltPath type: tertiary
Wishing Well Closepublic footpath · 29 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 29 mSurface paving_stonesPath type: residential
Wishing Well Closepublic footpath · 64 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 64 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

10 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
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 22Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route365 m
Named routeRef 22Length 365 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route987 m
Named routeRef 22Length 987 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Woodlands Vale

📷 Ian Capper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nearby places

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🌱Puckpool ParkUrban park500 m→🌱Appley ParkUrban park1 km→🌱St. Cecilia's Abbey GroundsUrban park1.3 km→🌱Puckpool ParkUrban park500 m→✦Puckpool mortar batteryHistoric site500 m→🌱Appley ParkUrban park900 m→

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