Getting here
50.78305, -1.49404
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +80 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +80 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Priority ponds — dragonflies, damselflies and aquatic invertebrates; Insects — Southern Damselfly, Keeled Skimmer, Beautiful Demoiselle +76 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Solent WayWalking route
European walking route E9, Milford on Sea to Queen Elizabeth Country ParkWalking route
European walking route E9, Isle of Wight alternativeWalking route
🚴Cycling
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route
New Forest Cycle RoutesCycling route
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km
Main RouteCycling route2 km
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Lymington Station Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Hawkhill Inclosure Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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