Boardwalks – Toddle Doddle https://toddledoddle.com Find Your Next Adventure Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:50:39 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 102446132 Dare to Enter Thor’s Den at Thursley Playground, Thursley https://toddledoddle.com/thors-den-thursley-playground/ https://toddledoddle.com/thors-den-thursley-playground/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:59:59 +0000 http://toddledoddle.com/?p=36131 Thor's Den - Thursley Playground Thor's Den - Thursley Playground Thor's Den - Thursley Playground Thor's Den - Thursley Playground Thor's Den - Thursley Playground Thor's Den - Thursley Playground Thor's Den - Thursley Playground Thor's Den - Thursley Playground

Welcome to Thor’s Den! An exciting name for an exciting play area that sits on the edge of Thursley Common.

 

Thor's Den - Thursley PlaygroundThe equipment includes:

  • toddler swings (with short ropes)
  • a very small slide for young children with musical chimes and cogs
  • a larger slide and multiplay with bridges and an abacus
  • two deer springers
  • a seesaw
  • Thor's Den - Thursley Playgrounda basket swing
  • a roundabout
  • a zip wire
  • a picnic table
  • seats for adults.

 

 

Thor's Den - Thursley PlaygroundNote that the larger slide is best suited to older children – it does not have easy to climb stairs and has a high, wobbly bridge.

 

List Play Equipment

 

No website found.

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Thursley
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: GU8 6QD

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic. 
Facilities: Picnic tables.

How Long We Spent There: 1 hour.
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: There is a car park. 
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Insects and birds.

Information Written: March 2017
Information Checked: October 2024

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Thor’s Den or Thursley Play Area in Thursley is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
3.8
Sending
User Rating 0 (0 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

]]> https://toddledoddle.com/thors-den-thursley-playground/feed/ 0 36131 Lakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area, Ash Vale https://toddledoddle.com/lakeside-nature-reserve-adventure-play-area-ash-vale-surrey/ https://toddledoddle.com/lakeside-nature-reserve-adventure-play-area-ash-vale-surrey/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:26:26 +0000 https://toddledoddle.com/lakeside-nature-reserve-ash-vale-surrey-copy/ Lakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area, Ash Vale, Surrey Lakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area, Ash Vale, Surrey Lakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area, Ash Vale, Surrey Lakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area, Ash Vale, Surrey Lakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area, Ash Vale, Surrey Lakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area, Ash Vale, Surrey Lakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area and the Blackwater Valley Path Section 3 Shawfields to Hollybush Pits Lakeside Nature Reserve, Ash Vale, Surrey River Blackwater at Lakeside Nature Reserve, Ash Vale, Surrey on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 3: Shawfields to Hollybush Pits Lakeside Nature Reserve, Ash Vale, Surrey Lakeside Nature Reserve, Ash Vale, Surrey Lakeside Nature Reserve, Ash Vale, Surrey River Blackwater at Lakeside Nature Reserve, Ash Vale, Surrey on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 3: Shawfields to Hollybush Pits River Blackwater at Lakeside Nature Reserve, Ash Vale, Surrey on the Blackwater Valley Path Section 3: Shawfields to Hollybush Pits Lakeside Nature Reserve, Ash Vale, Surrey Lakeside Nature Reserve, Ash Vale, Surrey Lakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area and the Blackwater Valley Path Section 3 Shawfields to Hollybush Pits Lakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area and the Blackwater Valley Path Section 3 Shawfields to Hollybush Pits

Lakeside Nature Reserve Play Area is an adventure play area on the edge of Lakeside Nature Reserve, which also has brass rubbing posts, lakes, an orchid meadow and woodland. It also offers easy access to the River Blackwater and Section 3 of the Blackwater Valley Path.

 

The play equipment includes:

  • Lakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area, Ash Vale, Surreybasket swing
  • a climbing wall
  • rocks to climb on
  • a zip wire
  • a spinning seesaw
  • a large spinning seesaw (which was fenced off)
  • a spinning disc
  • picnic tables.

 

List Play Equipment

 

Visit the Lakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Ash Vale, near Aldershot
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: GU12 5AA

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic. 
Facilities: Picnic tables

How Long We Spent There: 2.5 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is a car park.
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Ducks, geese, woodpeckers, hedgehogs, tadpoles, frogs, birds and insects.

Information Written: June 2021
Information Checked: June 2024

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Lakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area in Ash Vale is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
3.8
Sending
User Rating 0 (0 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

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Hidden around Lakeside Nature Reserve are brass rubbing posts, lakes, an orchid meadow, woodland, and an adventure play area.

You can also find the Basingstoke Canal towpath, River Blackwater and Section 3 of the Blackwater Valley Path which all run near the reserve. 

 

The Paths

Lakeside Nature Reserve, Ash Vale, SurreyMost of the paths through the nature reserve are buggy friendly and easy to walk on.

There are a few paths that are wilder too, like this path through the meadow.

 

 

Ash Aqueduct, Basingstoke Canal and the Blackwater Valley Path Section 3 Shawfields to Hollybush PitsTo find the Section 3 of the Blackwater Valley Path. follow one of the paths next to the play area, heading away from the car park.

 

 

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Lakeside Nature Reserve Play Area

Lakeside Nature Reserve Adventure Play Area, Ash Vale, SurreyNext to the lake and the car park is the Lakeside Nature Reserve Play Area.

 

The play equipment includes:

  • basket swing
  • a climbing wall
  • rocks to climb on
  • a zip wire
  • a spinning seesaw
  • a large spinning seesaw (which was fenced off)
  • a spinning disc
  • picnic tables.

 

List Play Equipment

 

Visit the Lakeside Nature Reserve website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Ash Vale, near Aldershot
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: GU12 5AA

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic. 
Facilities: Picnic tables

How Long We Spent There: 2.5 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is a good-sized car park.
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Ducks, geese, woodpeckers, hedgehogs, tadpoles, frogs, birds and insects.

Information Written: June 2021
Information Checked: June 2022

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Lakeside Nature Reserve is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
3.8
Sending
User Rating 0 (0 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

 

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The Blackwater begins in the tranquil Rowhill Nature Reserve and so does the Blackwater Valley Path, which winds with the river, past the source, waterfalls and bridges and out onto the streets of Aldershot and Badshot Lea. 

 

The Blackwater Valley Path

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThe Blackwater Valley Path is 23 miles long, marked by signposts and divided into 12 sections.  

These sections follow the river, are not circular and do not finish where they start.  

 

 

Blackwater Valley Path Section 1: Rowhill Nature Reserve to Pea Bridge 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireSection 1 starts at Rowhill Nature Reserve car park

 

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Hampshireand leads you past the boggy source of the Blackwater,

 

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Hampshirewhere it then follows the infant river.

 

 

 

 

 

The path leads onto the streets

 

 

 

 

 

and footpaths of Badshot Lea

 

 

 

 

 

and Aldershot.

 

 

 

 

 

Section 1 ends at Pea Bridge, where section 2 begins.

 

 

 

 

 

Rowhill Nature Reserve

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireRowhill Nature Reserve is a captivating nature reserve of ancient woodland with stumps to balance on,

 

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Hampshiretrees to climb, hills to explore, bridges to build and places to paddle. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Source of the Blackwater

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThe source of the Blackwater River is a bog marked by an information board.  

 

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThere isn’t much to see but the bog trickles into a stream that flows into Stickleback Pond. 

 

 

 

 

The River Blackwater

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThe River Blackwater is a small stream along section 1 

 

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Hampshirethat has little waterfalls and spots to splash in.

 

 

 

 

Once you leave the reserve, the river becomes a little wider and deeper and there is no access. 

 

 

 

 

The Paths Along Section 1

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireI found the paths within Rowhill Nature Reserve easy to use and push an all terrain buggy along.

 

 

 

 

The paths through Aldershot from pavements to footpaths.

 

 

 

 

Some of the footpaths were narrow but they were all flat and easy to use.

 

 

 

 

River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot HampshireThere are some road crossings, which you need to cross with care.  Please see the Section 1 route description for full details. 

 

 

 

Would We Go Back?

We really enjoy Rowhill Nature Reserve and visit regularly but for me, the walk beyond the reserve does not add much as you do not really see the river.  I don’t expect to visit this part of section 1 again. 

 

 

Where to Next?

River Blackwater Valley Path Section 2 from Pea Bridge in Aldershot to Shawfields in Ash, SurreyDownstream – Section 2:  Pea Bridge to Shawfields

 

Read More

 

Visit the Blackwater Valley Path website

Visit the Section 1 Route Description

Visit the Rowhill Nature Reserve website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Aldershot
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode for Rowhill Nature Reserve: GU11 3BD
Nearest Postcode for Pea Bridge: GU11 3RD or GU11 3QJ (see below under Parking for details).

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic.
Facilities: None

How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is a small car park on Cranmore Lane (GU11 3BD), which can be busy. To park near Pea Bridge you can either park on the road near Tice’s Meadow (GU11 3RD) or park in the car park at Brickfields Country Park (GU11 3QJ) and walk down.
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Kingfishers, birds, badgers, lizards, butterflies and other insects.

Information Written: May 2024

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Section 1 of the Blackwater Valley Path from Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot to Pea Bridge in Aldershot is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
3.0
Sending
User Rating 4 (1 vote)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

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Rowhill Nature Reserve hides the source of the River Blackwater amongst charismatically named areas like Stickleback Pond, Rhododendron Avenue, Kingfisher Carr, The Brickworks and Chestnut Glade. Can you follow the river to find where it springs from?

 

Rowhill Nature Reserve

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThere are stumps to balance on, trees to climb, hills to explore, bridges to build and places to paddle. 

 

 

 

 

The Source of the Blackwater

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThe River Blackwater is stream-sized

 

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Hampshirebut has little waterfalls and spots to paddle in.

 

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThe source of the Blackwater River is an area of bog. It is next to the pond and marked with an information board.  

There isn’t much to see but the bog trickles into a stream that flows into… 

 

 

Stickleback Pond

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Hampshire…Stickleback Pond, which has a small dam and waterfall. 

 

 

 

 

The River Blackwater

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThe River Blackwater quickly becomes stream-sized

 

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Hampshireand has little waterfalls and spots to paddle in.

 

 

 

 

Den Building

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThe paths wind through deciduous woodland with a spot for den building…

 

 

 

 

 

Rhododendron Avenue

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Hampshire…and along Rhododendron Avenue before coming to a tranquil meadow and field surrounded by trees.

 

 

 

 

The Paths 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireI found the paths easy to use and push an all terrain buggy along. There are paths that are narrow in places but they were all just ok for my narrow double buggy.

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThere are two paths from the car park on Cranmore Lane:

 

 

 

 

 

1. The Blackwater Valley Path

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThe Blackwater Valley Path starts at the end of the car park near the white house and meanders through the reserve staying close to the River Blackwater.

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThis is Section 1 of the Blackwater Valley Path and is not a circular path and follows the river out of the reserve at Parkland Grove.

 

 

 

 

2. The Nature Trail

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThis is about 1.5 miles long and is marked by a series of posts, starting at the field centre (the wooden building next to the car park).

This is a circular path and begins and ends at the car park on Cranmore Lane.

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireThis trail leads up over steps and a steep hill but these can be avoided if you follow the Blackwater Valley Path to the source of the River Blackwater, where the two paths meet up.

 

 

 

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireA copy of the nature trail can be found on the Rowhill Nature Reserve website, which marks the steps and an easy access, special needs path that can be accessed from Parkland Grove (GU9 9HA).

 

 

 

50 Things to Do

Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, HampshireYou could also tackle the 50 Things to Do at Rowhill Copse sheet the reserve have put together.  

How many can you complete?

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Visit the Rowhill Nature Reserve website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Aldershot
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: GU11 3BD

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic.
Facilities: None

How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is a small car park on Cranmore Lane (GU11 3BD). This can be busy.
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Kingfishers, birds, badgers, lizards, butterflies and other insects.

Information Written: April 2017
Information Checked: May 2024

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
5.0
Sending
User Rating 4 (1 vote)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

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Beautifully situated Petersfield Heath Play Area has it all – a pondside play area with a cafe, plenty of ducks to feed, a circular walk past ancient monuments and even somewhere to rent a boat. 

 

The Play Area

The play equipment includes:

  • swings
  • toddler swings
  • a tyre swing
  • a rocking horse
  • a slide built into the hill
  • a roundabout
  • springers
  • a multiplay with a slide and binoculars
  • a sunken pirate ship sand pit
  • a tunnel
  • a wooden climbing frame obstacle course with a slide and climbing wall.

 

Next to the play area are picnic tables

 

 

 

 

and The Plump Duck cafe.

 

 

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Petersfield Heath

This is ancient heathland with a large pond

 

 

 

 

boat hire 

 

 

 

 

 

and a circular trail. 

 

 

Read More

 

Visit the Petersfield Heath and Play Area website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Petersfield
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: GU31 4LB

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or eat at The Plump Duck cafe. 
Facilities: Cafe, snacks, ice cream, picnic area, toilets, accessible toilets. 

How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly

Parking: There is a car park. 
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Lizards, insects, ducks, swans, geese, kingfishers and other birds.

Information Written: July 2022

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Petersfield Heath and Play Area in Petersfield is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
4.3
Sending
User Rating 0 (0 votes)
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]]> https://toddledoddle.com/petersfield-heath-and-play-area/feed/ 0 77456 Go Paddling at Frensham Little Pond, Near Farnham https://toddledoddle.com/frensham-little-pond/ https://toddledoddle.com/frensham-little-pond/#respond Sat, 04 Nov 2023 06:22:52 +0000 http://toddledoddle.com/?p=9287 Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surrey

Frensham Little Pond is a picturesque place for a paddle and a pond dip, surrounded by the fresh scent of pine, sandy beaches and Frensham Common.

 

Fun at the Beach…

Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, SurreyThe pond has several sandy beaches where you can have fun wading, paddling and splashing.

You can also pond dip, build sand castles and feed the ducks.

 

 

Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, SurreyThe biggest beaches are on the car park side of the pond but there are a few smaller beaches in other parts too. 

 

 

 

 

…but No Swimming

Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, SurreySwimming is not allowed at Frensham Little Pond to protect the pond habitat, but you can swim at the nearby Frensham Great Pond. 

 

 

 

 

The Tern Cafe

Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, SurreyThe Tern Cafe is next to the pond and only a short walk from the car park.

It offers snacks, drinks and ice creams and has picnic tables, some under cover. 

 

 

 

Bird Hide

Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, SurreyWhat will you spy from the bird hide?

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Walks

Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, SurreyAlthough this is called Frensham Little Pond, it is not small – it took us about an hour to walk all the way around.

 

 

 

 

Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, SurreyThere are benches and a boardwalk along the way. 

There is a Frensham Little Pond Family Trail you can follow around the pond. 

 

 

 

The Paths

Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, SurreyMost of the paths were easy to push a normal buggy across. Some do have tree roots.

 

 

 

 

Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, SurreyThere are sandy stretches onto Frensham Common that are tougher.

 

 

 

 

 

Frensham Common

Frensham Common, Frensham, Near Farnham, SurreyFrensham Little Pond is part of Frensham Common, an area of open and airy heathland with woods and beautiful viewpoints.

 

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Further Information

Nearest Town: Frensham, near Farnham
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: GU10 3BT

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or eat at the Tern Cafe. 
Facilities: Cafe, snacks, ice cream, picnic area, toilets, accessible toilets. 

How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: You can push a buggy around the pond but choose one that can cope with sand and roots. 

Parking: There are several car parks but they can be very busy when the weather is warm.
Cost of Parking: Free for National Trust members or from £1.50 per hour.

Wildlife You Might See: Lots of birds, including ducks, swans, coots, moorhens and squirrels.

Information Written: March 2016
Information Checked: November 2023

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Ratings

Our visit to Frensham Little Pond near Farnham is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

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  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
4.3
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Frensham Common is an area of open and airy heathland with woods, beautiful viewpoints and two popular ponds – Frensham Great Pond and Frensham Little Pond.

 

Frensham Great Pond

Frensham Great Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, SurreySwimming is permitted from one of the two sandy beaches at Frensham Great Pond. 

 

 

 

 

Frensham Little Pond

Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, SurreyFrensham Little Pond is the smaller and more wild of the two ponds.

It is a peaceful, picturesque and pine-scented place to explore. 

 

 

 

The Cafes

Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, SurreyThere is a cafe at each of the nearby ponds that sell snacks, drinks and ice creams.

 

 

 

 

The Paths

Frensham Common, Frensham, Near Farnham, SurreyThe paths around Frensham Common vary. Some are easy to walk on, others are deep sand;

 

 

 

Frensham Little Pond, Frensham, Near Farnham, Surreysome are on steep hills and others are flat. 

I would not take a buggy with me on a walk here. 

 

 

 

Where to Start?

Frensham Common, Frensham, Near Farnham, SurreyThe easiest way to access Frensham Common is to either start at one of the two ponds or to use the little lay-by next to St Mary’s School in Frensham (GU10 3DS).

 

 

 

Frensham Common, Frensham, Near Farnham, SurreyFrom here you can head into the woods and up onto Frensham Common.

It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to reach the spot where you can see both ponds. 

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Further Information

Nearest Town: Frensham, near Farnham
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: GU10 3DS (the lay-by), GU10 2QB (Frensham Great Pond), GU10 3BT (Frensham Little Pond).

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or eat at one of the cafes at Frensham Little Pond or Frensham Great Pond. 
Facilities: There are cafes, snacks, ice cream, picnic area, toilets, accessible toilets at each of the ponds. 

How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: I wouldn’t bring a buggy – some of the paths are deep sand and there are some steep hills. 

Parking: There are a few spaces at the lay-by mentioned above and large car parks at both ponds (see above for the post codes) but they can be very busy when the weather is warm.
Cost of Parking: The lay-by is free. Parking at either of the ponds is free for National Trust members or from £1.50 per hour.

Wildlife You Might See: Lots of birds, including ducks, swans, coots, moorhens, squirrels and sand lizards.

Information Written: May 2022
Information Checked: November 2023

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Frensham Common near Farnham is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

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  • Condition
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  • Would We Go Back
3.3
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A pirate ship has run aground at California Country Park! Its crew – a parrot, an owl and an octopus wearing a Jolly Roger eyepatch – man the decks but don’t seem to have noticed that the rocks have torn a hole in the hull, revealing the treasure they’ve hidden inside.

 

The Pirate Ship Area

California Country Park and Adventure Play Area in Finchampstead, BerkshireThe pirate ship multiplay has a slide, a hammock, a cargo net, a climbing wall and easy to climb steps.

 

 

 

 

California Country Park and Adventure Play Area in Finchampstead, BerkshireNext to it is a water play area with wheels, chutes and a water pump.

 

 

 

 

California Country Park and Adventure Play Area in Finchampstead, BerkshireThere is also a wide slide with a ramp, a spinning disc

 

 

 

 

California Country Park and Adventure Play Area in Finchampstead, Berkshireand a rock pile and basket swing.

 

 

 

 

 

The Adventure Play Area

California Country Park and Adventure Play Area in Finchampstead, BerkshireThe adventure play area has the following equipment:

  • a tube slide and wooden climbing frame with a climbing wall, a ladder, a fireman’s pole and easy to climb stairs
  • a wooden climbing frame made of logs
  • an obstacle course with nets, wobbly logs and ropes
  • a spinning disc
  • California Country Park and Adventure Play Area in Finchampstead, Berkshirehammocks 
  • musical stepping stones
  • toddler swings
  • swings
  • a cradle swing
  • a zip wire
  • a trampoline
  • picnic tables
  • seats.

List Play Equipment

 

The Cafe

California Country Park and Adventure Play Area in Finchampstead, BerkshireNext to the play area is Jackson’s cafe

 

 

 

 

California Country Park in Finchampstead, Berkshireand also a kiosk.

 

 

 

 

 

The Paddling Pool

California Country Park Paddling Pool in Finchampstead, BerkshireCalifornia Country Park has a paddling pool you pay to use.

At the time of writing it was £2.90 for anyone entering the water and £1.20 for adults going in to supervise but not swim.  

This is only open during the summer.

 

 

California Country Park

California Country Park and Play AreaAs well as the adventure play area, Calirfornia Country Park has four main areas – Longmoor Lake, heathland, woodland and Longmoor Bog, an 8,000 year old mire accessible by boardwalk.

 

 

 

The Walks

California Country Park and Play AreaThe park map suggests different  walks that take you around the lake, through some woodland or over a small boardwalk. 

 

 

 

 

Scooters and Bikes

California Country Park in Finchampstead, BerkshireWe often take bikes and scooters on a twenty minute, circular route around the lake.  

This route is surfaced and starts and finishes at the adventure play area.

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Further Information

Nearest Town: Finchamstead
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: RG40 4HU

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or eat at the cafe. 
Facilities: Picnic tables, cafe, ice creams, snacks, drinks, toilets and accessible toilets.

How Long We Spent There: About three hours.
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: There is a large car park.
Cost of Parking: Various charges depending on the season. 

Wildlife You Might See: Butterflies, snakes, birds, ducks, swans, geese and other birds.

Information Written: March 2017
Information Checked: February 2023

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to California Country Park and Adventure Play Area in Finchampstead is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
5.0
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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

Elvetham Heath Nature Reserve in Elvetham Heath, HampshireThe reserve is about 20 acres of heathland, woodland and marshland, criss-crossed with pathways and dotted with play areas.

 

 

 

Elvetham Heath Duck Pond in Elvetham Heath, HampshireThere is also a stream and a duck pond. 

 

 

 

 

 

The Wildlife

Elvetham Heath Nature ReserveWe saw plenty of wildlife – ducks, Canada geese, beetles, squirrels, birds, caterpillars, butterflies.

We also saw the grazing cows, which wander freely.

 

 

 

The M3

Elvetham Heath Nature ReserveThe 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

Elvetham Heath Nature Reserve in Elvetham Heath, HampshireTo find the nature reserve from St Swithins Road, use the wide footpath at the top of the road. 

 

 

 

Elvetham Heath Nature Reserve in Elvetham Heath, HampshireThis takes you to a gate to Elvetham Heath and also to the Post Haste Play Area.

 

 

 

 

Post Haste Play Area

Post Haste Play Area in Elvetham Heath, HampshirePost 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

Twyford Close Play Area in Elvetham Heath, HampshireTurn 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

Elvetham Heath Nature Reserve in Elvetham Heath, HampshireYour second option follows the same path between Post Haste Play Area and the heath. This time take the gate on the left.

 

 

 

Elvetham Heath Duck Pond in Elvetham Heath, HampshireThis path will take you across the heath, over a boardwalk

 

 

 

 

Elvetham Heath Duck Pond in Elvetham Heath, Hampshireto a duck pond

 

 

 

 

 

Elvetham Heath Duck Pond in Elvetham Heath, Hampshireand carved picnic tables.

 

 

 

 

 

Elvetham Heath Duck Pond in Elvetham Heath, HampshireIt takes about fifteen minutes to reach the duck pond at an adult pace.

The path is stony.

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Further Information

Nearest Town: 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

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Elvetham Heath Nature Reserve near Fleet is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

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  • Would We Go Back
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