A small but tranquil ancient woodland

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.

Chappetts Copse is home to an impressive variety of rare plants and fungi. Take a relaxing walk through the ancient woodland and experience the small wonders of the natural world.

Experience the peace and tranquillity of these two connected reserves. Eaglehead and Bloodstone copses create an ancient woodland, and flower-rich grassland is found where the reserves meet.

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…

Wander through the heather, purple moor grass and secluded glades and discover the ancient wood pasture that’s bursting with wildlife.

A broadleaved woodland with ancient Hazel coppice

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…

Beautiful semi-natural ancient woodland