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Acres Down

Hampshire  >  United Kingdom

This is a raised area of woodland and heathland. There are fine views over the surrounding district and it's said to be good for raptor spotting.

Tillagd* av Axel Kirby
Senast uppdaterad 23 maj 2022

Beskrivning

Acres Down is one of the best birding areas in the New Forest National Park. Local guides highlight the variety of raptors. including Bivråk and duvhök. The site attracts heathland birds and lowland woodlands are easily accessed. nattskärra have been reported.

Detaljer

Tillgänglighet

There is a small free car park (which can become full) near Acres Down Farm (SO43 7GE). Public transport does not venture closer than Lyndhurst, some five miles away. On site, access is purely on foot ; wheelchairs are impracticable. Dogs are permitted, but must be kept on leads during nesting seasons.

Terräng och habitat

Skog , Spridda träd och buskar , Platå , Dal , Hed

Förhållanden

Kulligt , Öppet landskap

Rundtur

Ja

Tubkikare behövs?

Kan vara användbart

Bästa säsong för skådning

Vår , Sommar

Bästa tid för ett besök

Sommar

Rutt

Bred stig , Smal stig

Hur ansträngande vandring

Ansträngande vandring

Nås

Till fots

Fågeltorn / plattform

Nej

Extra information

There are no toilets or other facilities, but refreshments are available at Acres Down Farm Shop - when open. The Down is exposed to weather, although there are scattered trees for shelter and shade. The woods in the valley are readily accessed, but take care to keep a sense of direction - there are no direction signs. The New Forest ponies should be regarded as wild and not approached, particularly when with young.

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