Find the Cattle of Elvetham Heath NR, Near Fleet
Whether bogs or streams, sculptures or duck ponds, pine woods or boardwalks, there is plenty to explore at Elvetham Heath Nature Reserve.
Elvetham Heath Nature Reserve
The reserve is about 20 acres of heathland, woodland and marshland, criss-crossed with pathways and dotted with play areas.
There is also a stream and a duck pond.
The Wildlife
We saw plenty of wildlife – ducks, Canada geese, beetles, squirrels, birds, caterpillars, butterflies.
We also saw the grazing cows, which wander freely.
The M3
The M3 motorway rumbles along the side of the reserve. It is not the most peaceful place we have been to but we found that the noise soon faded into the background.
Finding Elvetham Heath Nature Reserve
To find the nature reserve from St Swithins Road, use the wide footpath at the top of the road.
This takes you to a gate to Elvetham Heath and also to the Post Haste Play Area.
Post Haste Play Area
Post Haste Play Area is on the edge of Elvetham Heath nature reserve and has a wagon multiplay and some swings.
Choice of Walks
From the Elvetham Heath Gate and Post Haste Play Area you have a couple of walks to choose from.
A Second Play Area
Turn left out of the play area and onto the path that runs along the heath. This will eventually come to the Twyford Close Play Area.
This takes about ten minutes at an adult pace and can be cycled or scootered.
Finding the Duck Pond
Your second option follows the same path between Post Haste Play Area and the heath. This time take the gate on the left.
This path will take you across the heath, over a boardwalk
It takes about fifteen minutes to reach the duck pond at an adult pace. The path is stony.
Visit the Elvetham Heath Nature Reserve website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Elvetham Heath, near Fleet
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: GU51 1GL
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Bring a picnic.
Facilities: Picnic tables.
How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: There are buggy friendly paths.
Parking: There is a car park next to the Elvetham Heath community centre (GU51 1HA) but we try to park on the nearby St Swithins Road (GU51 1GL), between Stephyns Road and Turbary Road.
Cost of Parking: Free
Wildlife You Might See: Cattle, squirrels, ducks, Canada geese, stag beetles, birds, lizards, sundews, grass snakes, butterflies and other insects.
Information Written: June 2016
Information Checked: June 2022
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