World War II Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite (P2) at Sinah Common, 570m south east of Sinah Farm
Getting here
50.78995, -1.00838
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦99+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-tailed Godwit and Wigeon
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦99+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-tailed Godwit and Wigeon
- ✦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
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Black-tailed Godwit, Wigeon, Pintail +96 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Black-tailed Godwit, Wigeon, Pintail +96 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Insect spotting
Strong match
Sand dunes — natterjack toad, sand lizard and dune invertebrates; Insects — Phylan gibbus, Common Darter, Lesser Emperor · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Pilgrims' TrailWalking route
Solent WayWalking route
Sussex Border PathWalking route220 km
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.
European walking route E9, Milford on Sea to Queen Elizabeth Country ParkWalking route
🚴Cycling
62 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 222Cycling route
Havant Borough Cycle NetworkCycling route
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route
Route 22Cycling route
Portsmouth E-W routeCycling route
Main RouteCycling route456 m
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Hayling Billy Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Shipwright's WayMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
Photos
WWII Hampshire: Hayling Island - Sinah Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery (36)
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