Magpie Bottom is a small area of woodland in the New Forest with a magical story trail called The Mystical Tale of Nevi-Wesh, the remains of a WW2 airfield, and lots of wildlife. The River Avon Water flows through the area and makes a peaceful spot for a paddle.
Spider Island The island is on the right in this photo. And no, we didn’t see any spiders there! Finding Spider Island About halfway along the walk (roughly 45 minutes at a child’s pace) you come to a wooden bridge. It is marked FB on the map. Spider island is to the right of the bridge. The Story Trail The Paths 
Spider Island is a small island in the River Avon Water, which was shallow and slow flowing when we visited. The river banks can be muddy so bring wellies. 
To find Spider Island, follow the circular walking route marked on the Nevi-Wesh Story Trail map. 
The Mystical Tale of Nevi-Wesh is a story trail that takes you on a journey around Magpie Bottom to meet magical creatures – including bogarts, fairies, a goblin and a woodland troll – learn to cast a spell, discover Spider Island, and defeat a witch. 
The paths are easy to walk along and range from surfaced to muddy and bumpy. There are a couple of small hills.
Visit the Magpie Bottom website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Ringwood Opens: Daily Where to Eat: Bring a blanket and a picnic. How Long We Spent There: 2.5 hours Parking: Holmsley Walk car park. Wildlife You Might See: Ponies, wood ants, mini-beasts, butterflies, rabbits and birds. Information Written: April 2021
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: BH23 7EQ
Cost: Free
Facilities: None
Buggies: The paths are surfaced in places and muddy in others.
Cost of Parking: Free.
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