Linford Bottom

Hampshire > United Kingdom

Linford Bottom is located to the east of Ringwood, on the western edge of the New Forest.

Added* by Peter Davies
Most recent update 19 July 2022

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Description

Linford Bottom is part of the New Forest. Easy accessible area with forest, brook, and open fields. Among the birds you can encounter are Coal Tit, Common Crossbill, Eurasian Bullfinch, Sparrowhawk, Grey Wagtail, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Long-tailed Tit, Blackcap, Garden Warbler and Goldcrest.

Details

Access

From the Linford Bottom parking you can explore the area. On the map you see a short 2 km circular walk. But it is easy to extend the walk. Note: this is also a popular spot for dog walkers and picnickers and can become quite overcrowded in season and on weekends.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , River

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Long-tailed Tit
(Aegithalos caudatus)

2. Grey Wagtail
(Motacilla cinerea)

3. Coal Tit
(Periparus ater)

4. Blackcap
(Sylvia atricapilla)

5. Goldcrest
(Regulus regulus)

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