Nature Trails – Toddle Doddle https://toddledoddle.com Find Your Next Adventure Sat, 01 Jun 2024 14:33:26 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 102446132 Begin at the Beginning on the Blackwater Valley Path https://toddledoddle.com/blackwater-valley-path-section-1-rowhill-to-pea-bridge/ https://toddledoddle.com/blackwater-valley-path-section-1-rowhill-to-pea-bridge/#respond Mon, 27 May 2024 18:30:11 +0000 https://toddledoddle.com/rowhill-nature-reserve-aldershot-copy/ Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 in Hampshire Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 in Hampshire Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Blackwater Valley Path in Hampshire Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Blackwater Valley Path in Hampshire Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Blackwater Valley Path in Hampshire Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 in Hampshire Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 in Hampshire Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Blackwater Valley Path in Hampshire Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Blackwater Valley Path in Hampshire Source of the River Blackwater at Rowhill Nature Reserve in Aldershot, Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 in Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire River Blackwater Valley Path Section 1 from Rowhill Nature Reserve to Pea Bridge in Aldershot Hampshire

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

 

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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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Wellington watches over the start of Wellesley Woodlands’ brass rubbing trail, which leads you through the woods to 10 different posts and a WW1 firing wall complete with bullet holes and graffiti from 1941.

 

Wellesley Woodlands

Wellesley Woodlands is a network of woodland

 

 

 

 

and pathways in and around Aldershot

 

 

 

 

 

Basingstoke Canal, Ash Common Recreation Ground and Play Area, Ash, Surreyand along the beautiful Basingstoke Canal.  

 

 

 

 

 

Activity Trails

There are lots of activity trails to try in the What To Do section of their website,

 

 

 

 

including brass rubbing, orienteering and Go Wild challenges.  

 

 

 

 

 

The Brass Rubbing Trail

This took us about an hour to walk around. It was an easy walk on mostly flat paths. 

 

 

 

 

The brass rubbing trail map is available on the Wellesley Woodlands website and has spaces for each of the brass rubbing posts. 

Read More

 

Visit the Wellesley Woodlands website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Aldershot
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: GU11 1QA

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a picnic.
Facilities: None

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

Parking: There are several car parks you can try. The one at the start of the brass rubbing trail is next to Wellington’s statue (GU11 1QA).
Cost of Parking: Free

Wildlife You Might See: Birds, butterflies and other insects.

Information Written: August 2022

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to the brass rubbing trail at Wellesley Woodlands 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
4.0
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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Walking through the forest at Rushmere Country Park is like strolling through a fairy tale. It feels every bit the enchanted forest with fairy doors, giant chairs, goblin tables, pixie magic and massive spiders hiding around every corner.

 

Rushmere Country Park

Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, BedfordshireRushmere CP is somewhere to head out into nature and explore.  

 

 

 

 

Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, BedfordshireIt is covered with sculptures, play spaces

 

 

 

 

Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, Bedfordshiretrees and dens

 

 

 

 

 

Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, Bedfordshireand is criss-crossed with footpaths,

 

 

 

 

 

Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, Bedfordshirecycle routes and bridleways.

 

 

 

 

 

The Fairy Trail

Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, BedfordshireThe fairies hide along the short Access for all footpath, which has smooth, easy to walk along paths.

 

 

 

 

Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, BedfordshireWe spotted a fairy dinner party

 

 

 

 

 

Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, Bedfordshire fairy doors

 

 

 

 

 

Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, Bedfordshiresculptures

 

 

 

 

 

Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, Bedfordshireand a reading chair for a giant.

 

 

 

 

 

Woodpecker Trail

Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, BedfordshireFollowing the longer Woodpecker Trail (which is bumpier with a steep hill you go up and down) leads you deeper into the park,

 

 

 

Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, Bedfordshiredown a hill

 

 

 

 

 

Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, Bedfordshirepast Stockgrove Lake

 

 

 

 

 

Play Areas in Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, Bedfordshireand several play spaces.

 

 

 

 

 

The Play Areas

Play Areas in Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, BedfordshireThere are seven play spaces scattered across the park.

This includes a play area for younger children (those under the age of 6) and has equipment that includes a playhouse, roundabout, giant snails and a sand pit with a static digger machine.

 

Play Areas in Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, BedfordshireAlso scattered along the trails are other pieces if play equipment, like a wobbly bridge and balancing stumps. 

 

 

 

 

Treetops Cafe

Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, BedfordshireTreetops Cafe perches high on the hillside with beautiful views over a lake where herons breed.

 

 

 

 

Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade, BedfordshireAlong the viewing balcony are tables and also binoculars you can use to look at the herons and their nests. 

 

 

 

 

The Leighton-Linslade Children’s Trail

Leighton-Linslade Children's Trail, BedfordshireWe visited Rushmere Country Park after trying the Leighton-Linslade Children’s Trail.

 

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Visit the Rushmere Country Park website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Heath and Reach, near Leighton-Linslade
County: Bedfordshire
Nearest Postcode: LU7 0EB

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

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

How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: The Access for all path is buggy friendly. The paths along the other trails vary, although I did see people with buggies on each one. 

Parking: Large car parks.
Cost of Parking: Various – please check their website for details.

Wildlife You Might See: Adders, insects, common lizards, herons and other birds.

Information Written: February 2017
Information Checked: August 2023

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Rushmere Country Park in Leighton-Linslade 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
4.5
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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Lepe Country Park is one of those rare places where you can fill an entire day with everything or nothing! 

 

Lepe Country Park

Lepe Beach and Lepe Country Park in Exbury, New Forest HampshireIf you need an energy busting day then plan on paddling, sand castles and fossil finding before the tide comes in and then fairy door hunts, adventure play and a nature walk.

 

 

 

Lepe Beach and Lepe Country Park in Exbury, New Forest HampshireOr if you just want somewhere to relax, just sit back and enjoy the view.

Have a look at the Lepe Country Park website’s map for an overview of the activities on offer.

 

 

 

The Meadows

Lepe Beach and Lepe Country Park in Exbury, New Forest HampshireAlternatively, walk towards the east end of the beach past wild flower meadows on one side and the sea on the other.

 

 

 

Lepe Beach and Lepe Country Park in Exbury, New Forest HampshireThis is a buggy friendly route that leads you to the beach, Lepe Point and Stansore Point, where the path becomes much sandier.

 

 

 

 

Lepe Point Nature Reserve

Lepe Beach and Lepe Country Park in Exbury, New Forest HampshireLepe Point Nature Reserve, is a protected area of woodland and meadows with a boardwalk, pond and bird hide.

 

 

 

 

Stansore Point

Lepe Beach and Lepe Country Park in Exbury, New Forest HampshireStansore Point is a good place to sit and enjoy the view, whether you want to watch huge ships cruise The Solent or gaze across at the Isle of Wight.

 

 

 

 

The D-Day Remnants

D Day Remnants at Lepe Beach and Lepe Country Park in Exbury, New Forest HampshireThere are D-Day remnants near Stansore Point, including pier heads, construction platforms and slip ways.

 

 

 

Lepe Beach and Lepe Country Park in Exbury, New Forest HampshireYou can see pictures and find further details on the New Forest Remembers website.

 

 

 

 

Fossil Finding

Lepe Beach Fossil Hunting and Lepe Country Park in Exbury, New Forest HampshireAt Stansore Point it is also possible to find fossils of shells, plants and mammal bones, including mammoth bones. I understand it is best to look when the tide is out and to bring wellies in case the clay is exposed. Have a look at the UK Fossil Collecting website for full details.

You can also have a look at the western end of the beach where you can find fossil shells and corals. 

 

 

The Dinosaur Footprint

Lepe Country Park Fossil Hunting, Exbury, Hampshire

Inside the Visitor Centre is a dinosaur footprint, which was found at Lepe. It is on the floor on the right of the desk by the window.

Please see the Family Fun section of the Lepe website for further details as well as printable activities you can take with you or try at home!

 

 

The Fairy Door Trails

Lepe Beach and Lepe Country Park in Exbury, New Forest HampshireThere are two trails to choose from – one through the Sensory Garden and another across the wild flower meadows and cliffs.

The doors are marked on a map and are each in a different type of tree with a little explanation about the kind of fairy living inside. 

 

 

The Beach

Lepe Beach and Lepe Country Park in Exbury, New Forest HampshireThere is a family beach area, which is a very short walk from the car park. 

 

 

 

 

Lepe Country Park and Beach, Exbury, HampshireFurther down the beach, low tide reveals a spit of land where we found crabs amongst the rocks, dug holes to catch the sea, built up huge sand castles and found interesting stones, including one of the bone shaped ‘fossils’ mentioned above.

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The Play Area

Lepe Country Park Adventure Play Area in Exbury, HampshireThe Lepe Country Park Play Area is a wooden adventure play area with equipment that includes:

  • a swing
  • a toddler swing
  • a basket swing
  • insect shaped springers
  • a seesaw
  • Lepe Beach Adventure Play Area and Lepe Country Park Adventure Play Area in Exbury, New Forest Hampshireplay houses
  • a double slide with easy to climb stairs
  • an obstacle course with logs, stumps, ropes and nets
  • a wooden climbing frame
  • a snake balance trail
  • picnic tables
  • seats.

List Play Equipment

 

Visit the Lepe Country Park website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Exbury, New Forest
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: SO45 1AD

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Try the cafe or bring a picnic.
Facilities: Cafe, picnic area, snacks, ice creams, barbecues, toilets and accessible toilets.

How Long We Spent There: 4 hours
Buggies: There are some pathways that are buggy friendly along the seafront.  The beach itself can be hard to push a buggy along because it is divided by wooden posts, many of which have rotted to near sand level and are splintered in places.

Parking: There are two pay and display car parks – one next to the play area and fairy trails and another next to the beach, Visitor Centre and cafe. These are connected by stairs that lead down to the beach but we drove between the two because we were using a buggy. We parked easily in both but it must be very busy at peak times.
Cost of Parking: For April to September start at £2.50 for one hour and an all day ticket costs £9.50.

Wildlife You Might See: Seaside wildlife, seabirds and other birds, butterflies and other insects.

Information Written: September 2017
Information Checked: May 2023

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Lepe Country Park in Exbury in the New Forest 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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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 Lepe Country Park Play Area is one of only a handful of beachside play areas I have found and it’s a beauty, with views across The Solent and out to the Isle of Wight. 

What makes this play area extra special is that the surrounding Lepe Country Park is packed with fun things to do on and off the beach.

 

Lepe Beach Adventure Play Area and Lepe Country Park Adventure Play Area in Exbury, New Forest HampshireThe wooden play equipment includes:

  • a swing
  • a toddler swing
  • a basket swing
  • insect shaped springers
  • a seesaw
  • play houses
  • Lepe Country Park Adventure Play Area in Exbury, Hampshirea double slide with easy to climb stairs
  • an obstacle course with logs, stumps, ropes and nets
  • a wooden climbing frame
  • a snake balance trail
  • picnic tables
  • seats.

List Play Equipment

 

Lepe Country Park

Lepe Beach and Lepe Country Park in Exbury, New Forest HampshireLepe Country Park has a huge range of activities on offer.

If you need an energy busting day then plan on paddling, sand castles and fossil finding before the tide comes in and then fairy door hunts, adventure play and a nature walk.

 

 

Lepe Beach and Lepe Country Park in Exbury, New Forest HampshireOr if you just want somewhere to relax, just sit back and enjoy the view.

Have a look at the Lepe Country Park website’s map for an overview of the activities on offer.

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Visit the Lepe Country Park Play Area website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Exbury, New Forest
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: SO45 1AD

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Try the cafe or bring a picnic.
Facilities: Cafe, picnic area, snacks, ice creams, barbecues, toilets and accessible toilets.

How Long We Spent There: 4 hours
Buggies: There are some pathways that are buggy friendly along the seafront.  The beach itself can be hard to push a buggy along because it is divided by wooden posts, many of which have rotted to near sand level and are splintered in places.

Parking: There are two pay and display car parks – one next to the play area and another next to the beach, Visitor Centre and cafe. These are connected by stairs that lead down to the beach but we drove between the two because we were using a buggy. We parked easily in both but it must be very busy at peak times.
Cost of Parking: For April to September start at £2.50 for one hour and an all day ticket costs £9.50.

Wildlife You Might See: Seaside wildlife, seabirds and other birds, butterflies and other insects.

Information Written: September 2017
Information Checked: May 2023

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Lepe Country Park Play Area in the New Forest 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 5 (2 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

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Aldenham Country Park’s brightly coloured adventure play area is full of places to play. It is situated next to the SEND pavillion and has bookable sessions that are exclusively for children with special needs. 

 

The Adventure Play Area

This exciting adventure play area has wooden play equipment, including:

  • Aldenham Country Park Adventure Play Area in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshireclimbing frames with nets and ropes
  • a climbing wall
  • a zip wire
  • a slide with nets
  • basket swings
  • mushrooms and animals 
  • a tunnel
  • sand play areas
  • Aldenham Country Park Adventure Play Area in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshirepuzzle boards
  • musical instruments
  • a water play area with a water pump
  • swings
  • a roundabout
  • seats

 

Aldenham Country Park Adventure Play Area in Elstree near Watford, HertfordshireAt the time of writing, you have to book to use the play area and there was a charge of £3.

Some sessions are exclusively for children with special needs. 

List Play Equipment

 

Aldenham Country Park

Aldenham Country Park itself is full of things to do, including orienteering and cycling trails 

 

 

 

 

mini golf and trampolines.

 

 

 

 

 

100 Aker Wood

100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, HertfordshireIt also has a recreation of 100 Aker Wood, which is magical. 

Hidden along the trail are places like Winnie the Pooh’s house

 

 

 

100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, HertfordshireEeyore’s Gloomy Place

 

 

 

 

 

100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshireand a bridge to play Poohsticks.

 

 

 

 

 

Aldenham Country Park Farm

On Aldenham Country Park Farm, a route leads you past farm animals, including cows, pigs, goats, donkeys and ducks.  

 

 

 

Aldenham Country Park Farm in Elstree near Watford, HertfordshireWe even spotted Winnie the Pooh!

 

 

Read More

 

Visit the Aldenham Country Park Adventure Play Area website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Elstree, near Watford
County: Hertfordshire
Nearest Postcode: WD6 3BA

Opens: Daily

Adult Cost Range: The Country Park is free but you pay to enter the farm and the adventure play area. 
Child Cost Range: The Country Park is free but you pay to enter the farm and the adventure play area. 
Free If: You are only visiting the Country Park.

Where to Eat: Eat at the cafe, hire a barbecue or bring a picnic.
Facilities: Cafe offering snacks and ice cream, toilets and accessible toilets, picnic areas. 

How Long We Spent There: 1 hour at the play area, 2 hours at the farm and the rest of the day in the Country Park.
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: There is a large car park. 
Cost of Parking: From £4.50 per day.

Wildlife You Might See: Birds and insects and farm animals – cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs – maybe even Winnie the Pooh!

Information Written: July 2022

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to 100 Aker Wood and Aldenham Country Park Adventure Play Area in Elstree near Watford 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 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/aldenham-country-park-adventure-play-area-in-watford/feed/ 0 74424 Find Winnie the Pooh’s House at 100 Aker Wood, Elstree https://toddledoddle.com/100-aker-wood-at-aldenham-country-park-in-esltree-watford/ https://toddledoddle.com/100-aker-wood-at-aldenham-country-park-in-esltree-watford/#respond Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:23:18 +0000 https://toddledoddle.com/?p=74785 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire 100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire Aldenham Country Park Farm in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire Aldenham Country Park Farm in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire Aldenham Country Park Farm in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire Aldenham Country Park Farm in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire Aldenham Country Park Farm in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire Aldenham Country Park Farm in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire Aldenham Country Park Adventure Play Area in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire Aldenham Country Park Adventure Play Area in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire Aldenham Country Park Adventure Play Area in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire Aldenham Country Park Adventure Play Area in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshire

If, like me, you have ever longed to adventure through 100 Aker Wood with Winnie the Pooh and his friends then consider visiting Aldenham Country Park.

You can find Piglet’s house, peek inside Pooh’s house, climb Wol’s tree, dig in Roo’s sandy pit, trap a heffalump, scramble over rocks and play poohsticks.  If you are really lucky you may even meet Winnie the Pooh himself at Aldenham Country Park Farm. 

 

100 Aker Wood

100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, HertfordshireWalking through 100 Aker Wood was magical, like walking through scenes from the Winnie-the-Pooh books and cartoons. 

 

 

 

 

100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, HertfordshireWe found Winnie the Pooh’s house

 

 

 

 

 

100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, HertfordshireEeyore’s Gloomy Place

 

 

 

 

 

100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshirea bridge to play Poohsticks

 

 

 

 

 

Wol’s tree

 

 

 

 

 

100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, HertfordshireRoo’s Sandy Pit 

 

 

 

 

 

Rabbit’s house

 

 

 

 

 

100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshirea heffalump trap

 

 

 

 

 

and a bee tree.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

100 Aker Wood at Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford, HertfordshireThere is a map of 100 Aker Wood that shows the places you can find on the Aldenham Country Park website.  

 

 

 

 

Aldenham Country Park

The Country Park itself is full of things to do, including orienteering and cycling trails 

 

 

 

 

mini golf and trampolines

 

 

 

 

 

a lake and nature trails. 

 

 

 

 

 

Aldenham Country Park Farm

On Aldenham Country Park Farm, a route leads you past farm animals, including cows and pigs

 

 

 

 

goats, donkeys and ducks.  

 

 

 

 

 

Aldenham Country Park Farm in Elstree near Watford, HertfordshireIt also has various tractors to ride

 

 

 

 

and an area where you can pay a little extra and meet some smaller animals, like rabbits, guinea pigs and giant snails.  

 

 

 

Aldenham Country Park Farm in Elstree near Watford, HertfordshireWe even spotted Winnie the Pooh!

 

 

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The Adventure Play Area

This fabulous Aldenham Country Park Adventure Play Area has wooden play equipment, including a zip wire, sand play areas

 

 

 

Aldenham Country Park Adventure Play Area in Elstree near Watford, Hertfordshireand a water play area complete with a water pump.

 

 

 

 

Aldenham Country Park Adventure Play Area in Elstree near Watford, HertfordshireAt the time of writing, you must book to use the play area and there was a charge of £3.

Some sessions are exclusively for children with special needs. 

List Play Equipment

 

Visit the Aldenham Country Park website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Elstree, near Watford
County: Hertfordshire
Nearest Postcode: WD6 3BA

Opens: Daily

Adult Cost Range: The Country Park is free but you pay to enter the farm and the adventure play area. 
Child Cost Range: The Country Park is free but you pay to enter the farm and the adventure play area. 
Free If: You are only visiting the Country Park.

Where to Eat: Eat at the cafe, hire a barbecue or bring a picnic.
Facilities: Cafe offering snacks and ice cream, toilets and accessible toilets, picnic areas. 

How Long We Spent There: 2 hours at the farm and the rest of the day in the Country Park.
Buggies: Buggy friendly.

Parking: There is a large car park. 
Cost of Parking: From £4.50 per day.

Wildlife You Might See: Birds and insects and farm animals – cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs – maybe even Winnie the Pooh!

Information Written: July 2022

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to 100 Aker Wood and Aldenham Country Park in Elstree near Watford 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 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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Southwater Country Park has a bit of everything – paddling, orienteering, water sports, and even Dinosaur Island Adventure Play Area. 

 

Southwater Country Park 

Southwater Country ParkAt the heart of the park is a lake with a beach and swimming area. 

Please note that the beach operates a booking system during the summer holidays – please see their website for details.

 

 

Activities

Southwater Country Park and Dinosaur Island Adventure Play Area in Horsham, near Crawley, West SussexIt has an orienteering course and the map is available to buy from the Southwater Country Park Visitor Centre.

There is also a water sports centre where you can kayak, canoe, sail and paddle board.

 

 

Dinosaur Island 

Southwater Country Park and Dinosaur Island Adventure Play Area in Horsham, near Crawley, West SussexDinosaur Island Adventure Play Area is a dinosaur-themed adventure play area, where adventure awaits…just follow the footprints!

 

 

 

Southwater Country Park and Dinosaur Island Adventure Play Area in Horsham, near Crawley, West SussexThis is jam-packed with equipment, including swings, slides, things to climb, aerial walkways and a zip wire.

 

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Visit the Dinosaur Island at Southwater Country Park website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Horsham, near Crawley
County: West Sussex
Nearest Postcode: RH13 9UN

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: At the cafe or bring a picnic.
Facilities: None

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

Parking: Good sized car park.
Cost of Parking: From Various depending on when you visit – please see their website for full details.

Wildlife You Might See: Ducks, swans, geese, lizards, butterflies and dragonflies.

Information Written: January 2017
Information Checked: October 2020

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Dinosaur Island at Southwater Country Park in Horsham 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 0 (0 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

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Lily Hill Park’s picnic credentials are impeccable – it’s been voted the UK’s second most beautiful picnic spot and is also the proud owner of England’s longest picnic table carved from a single piece of wood!

And there’s plenty to do there to work up an appetite – tackle the mystery brass rubbing trail, tell a tale at the Storytelling Throne, scurry under and around Father Oak or just explore the many habitats, paths and gardens. 

 

The Park 

Lily Hill Park, Bracknell, BerkshireLily Hill Park has lots of different areas, including an Edwardian water garden

 

 

 

 

Lily Hill Park, Bracknell, Berkshirea traditional orchard

 

 

 

 

Lily Hill Park, Bracknell, Berkshirewoodland

 

 

 

 

Lily Hill Park, Bracknell, Berkshireand meadows.

 

 

 

 

 

Lily Hill Park, Bracknell, BerkshireFor full details please see Bracknell Forest Council’s Lily Hill Park leaflet. 

 

 

 

 

Wooden Sculptures 

There are a few wooden structures and sculptures to find too:

Lily Hill Park, Bracknell, BerkshireFather Oak

 

 

 

 

Lily Hill Park, Bracknell, Berkshirethe Storytelling Throne

 

 

 

 

Lily Hill Park, Bracknell, Berkshirethe amphitheatre 

 

 

 

 

Lily Hill Park, Bracknell, Berkshirethe giant picnic bench. 

 

 

 

 

 

Orienteering 

Lily Hill Park, Bracknell, BerkshireThere is a permanent orienteering course of 20 points to find scattered around the park.

You can download a copy of the orienteering map from the Bracknell Forest Council website. 

 

 

Mystery Brass Rubbing Trail 

Lily Hill Park, Bracknell, BerkshireThere are 23 brass rubbing posts to find around the park, so grab some crayons and a copy of the brass rubbing trail and see how many you can find!

You can download a copy of the brass rubbing trail from the Bracknell Forest Council website. 

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Visit the Lily Hill Park website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Bracknell
County: Berkshire
Nearest Postcode: RG12 2RX

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

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

How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: Buggy friendly but some of the paths have stairs.

Parking: There are two car parks – one at RG12 2RX and the other is at RG12 2UJ (next to the Running Horse pub). 
Cost of Parking: Free.

Wildlife You Might See: Insects, butterflies, squirrels and birds.

Information Written: June 2022

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