Our Nature Reserves
Full list of nature reserves in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
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What is a nature reserve?
If you’ve ever visited a nature reserve, you’ll know how special they can be. Nature reserves are treasure troves of wildlife wonders, often hosting exciting rarities which had sadly become…
Visiting Nature Reserves
We love nature and we want others to love it too.
Flexford Nature Reserve
Flexford nature reserve is an urban oasis in the heart of Chandler’s Ford. Much loved by local people, it has an interesting mix of woodland and flower-rich wet meadows that support a variety of…
Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve
Swanwick Lakes has become one of the Trust’s most popular nature reserves. Much of the reserve is woodland and comes alive with bird song in the spring. Swanwick Lakes is managed in partnership…
Dog walking on our nature reserves
We're proud of the fact that many of our nature reserves are beautiful, inviting and attractive to people looking for nice places to walk their four legged friends. Here are some simple ways that you can enjoy walking your dog on our nature reserves whilst preserving their value for wildlife.
Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve
Farlington Marshes, one of the Trust’s oldest nature reserves, is a coastal wildlife expanse with internationally important populations of wading birds and wildfowl.
Commercial Use of Our Nature Reserves
Our nature reserves are sensitive spaces for wildlife. Any organised or commercial activity must be carefully managed to protect them.
Southmoor Nature Reserve
A coastal grazing marsh and a haven for birds
Bouldnor Forest Nature Reserve
Bouldnor Forest is a fascinating nature reserve with a prehistoric past. Its variety of habitats including pine forest, heathland, cliffs and seagrass beds are home to plentiful wildlife.
Nature Reserve - Incident Report
Please let us know if you spot something on one of our Nature Reserves that you feel needs reporting. We won’t be able to respond to your feedback but it will help us to deal with some of the biggest challenges and keep a log of activity. Please don’t intervene or put your own health and safety at risk on site.
Anton Lakes Local Nature Reserve
Embark on your Chalk Stream Quest at Anton Lakes Nature Reserve.