Meander Through Winnall Moors Nature Reserve, Winchester
Winnall Moors is a nature reserve near the centre of Winchester that is home to otters, water voles and kingfishers, as well as meadows, reedbeds, the River Itchen and an interactive story trail called “The Adventure of Winnall Moors” which takes you on a quest to save King Fisher.
Winnall Moors
Winnall Moors is a nature reserve in the centre of Winchester.
With bridges, a boardwalk and the glorious River Itchen, it is one not to be missed.
The Water Vole Trail
A fun way to reach Winnall Moors is to follow the Water Vole Trail from Winchester town centre, along the River Itchen, and to the gates of the nature reserve.
The trail is marked by little metal markers on the floor
As you follow the trail, keep an eye out for water voles or listen out for the ‘plop’ they make as they drop into the water.
The Water Vole trail is 500 metres long and took us about 20 minutes at a child’s pace. For further details, please visit the Water Vole Trail website.
The Adventure of Winnall Moors
The Winnall Moors Story Trail begins with a search for the Roadway, which is invisible unless you know the secret password…
Along the way you’ll meet a cast of characters, including Samuel Slipper, the Toad Emperor, Super Slug, and eventually, King-Fisher himself.
The Paths
The paths are flat and easy to walk along.
Visit the Winnall Moors Nature Reserve website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Winchester
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: SO23 8DX
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Eat at a cafe in Winchester or bring a picnic.
Facilities: Picnic area in the nature reserve and there are cafes in Winchester.
How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: Buggy-friendly.
Parking: There are several different car parks nearby. We parked in Chesil Street Multi Storey Pay and Display Car Park (SO23 0HU), which meant we could follow the Water Vole Trail to Winnall Moors.
Cost of Parking: Varies by car park.
Wildlife You Might See: Butterflies, damselflies and other insects; ducks, swans, kingfishers and other birds; otters; brown trout and other fish.
Information Written: June 2021
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