Description
Beautiful woodland full of birdsong and sounds of the river. Very accessible by foot and a popular walking location. Little Egret and Grey Wagtail can be seen on the Hermitage Stream. Flocks of Long-tailed Tit, Eurasian Blue Tit, Great Tit, and other woodland birds are common and often sing. Plenty of Common Wood Pigeon to be seen alongside grey squirrels. Common Buzzard have been seen hunting here.
Details
Access
Easily accessible by foot, with parking in the streets of Waterlooville nearby.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , River , City/villageConditions
FlatCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Narrow trail , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Woods extend North of the river, with a mix of tree species providing a variety of habitats.