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Month January
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Walk Categories
A) Easy - a fairly short walk
over relatively flat ground with no/few stiles.
B) A little more demanding - longer distance and/or gentle hills but
with no/few stiles.
C) Medium difficulty - moderate distance and/or moderate hills and/or a
moderate number of stiles.
D) Strenuous - long distance and/or steep hills and/or many stiles.
A few of the following walks are joint with
the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and a collection will be
made for donations towards the Trust
Contact Numbers
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January
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Saturday 7th January Ashley Warren and
the Red Kite Roost
Leader: Keith Betton
2.30pm until
5pm (3 miles)
The meeting point is SU492565 where the public footpath heads west
from the road that passes through Ashley Warren. One mile North
of Ashley Warren Farm. There is limited roadside parking for a
few cars here and also 300m south a few more spaces.
Walk Category B
Sunday 8th
January - Old Winchester Hill
Possible Species - Raptors - Redwings and Fieldfares
Leader: Nick Wiley
10.30am until
1.30pm (2-3 miles)
Meet main Car Park SU645214 for this chalk downland walk with good
views to the South. We will be looking for winter visitors and
resident species, this is also a good spot for raptors. Can be
muddy, so good walking boots.
Walk Category B
Sunday 15th
January - Winter Birds at Farlington Marshes
Species - Migrants
Leader: Kevin Stouse
09.30am until
2pm (3 miles)
Meet at Broadmarsh Car Park SU699055 for this walk round the Marshes in
search of Migrant birds NB the new road layout means you have to do a
U-turn to enter car park as there is no right hand turn into the car
park entrance continue up Harts Farm Way and where it widens you can
turn and come back to the car park entrance. Bring Coffee/Lunch
Walk Category A
Wednesday 18th
January - Bunny Meadows Warsash
Possible Species - Firecrest, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, Woodpecker
Leader: Dave Munday
10.00am until
1pm
Meet in the Car Park in Passage Lane SZ489062 for this walk along the
coastal path looking for winter migrants we will continue into
Wendleholm Nature Reserve and the broadleaved woodland of Holly Hill.
Walk Category A
Sunday 22nd
January - Normandy Marsh
Species Wintering Waders and Wildfowl
Leader: Marcus Ward
11.00am (2 to
3 Hours)
Meet at the layby behind the Salterns Sailing Club, Maiden Lane,
Lymington SZ326940 for this walk looking at wintering waders and
wildfowl.
Walk Category A
Saturday 28th
January Breamore
Possible Species Barn Owl
Leader Ted Barnes
11am until 3
pm (4 miles)
Meet at SU 158182 (OS 184 Salisbury & the Plain). Travelling from
Fordingbridge towards Salisbury on the A338 and on entering Breamore
village turn left where signposted Breamore House. About 100
yards on the left hand side park in the car park next to the village
hall just before the thatched cottages. A walk through down land
and woods hoping to catch a late afternoon glimpse of Barn Owls.
Bring lunch.
Walk Category B
Sunday 29th
January Mottisfont
Possible Species Great Crested Grebe, Goosander, Raptors
Leader: John Clark
10am until
1.30pm (4miles)
Meet in the layby on the A3057 north of the Bear and Ragged Staff pub
SU335258 for this circular walk looking for Woodland and Wildfowl
species. Bring coffee/lunch.
Walk Category B (One steep hill)
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February
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Saturday 4th February Lepe
Species Waders, Farm and Woodland Birds
Leader: Dave Munday
9am start 3 to 4 hours (4 miles)
Meet in the main Car Park SU455985 on the seafront (N.B. charges apply)
for this walk through farm and woodland habitat. We will also
take time to sea watch and look for waders and gulls. There are
toilets in the Car Park.
Walk Category A
Sunday 5th
February - Warblington Shore to Budds Farm
Species Winter Waders and Wildfowl
Leader: Kevin Stouse
9.30am until
1.30pm (4 miles)
Meet at Warblington Church Car Park SU 728054 for this walk along the
shore to Budds Farm sewage works in search of winter waders and
wildfowl.
Bring Coffee/Lunch
Walk Category A
Sunday 12th
February - Bishops Dyke, New Forest
Possible Species Great Grey Shrike
Leader: Richard Carpenter
10am until 2pm (4 miles)
Meet in Shatterford Car Park SU348064 on the Lyndhurst to Beaulieu
Road, for a circular walk to look for typical wintering birds of the
New Forest.
Bring lunch and waterproof boots.
Walk Category B
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Sunday 4th March Blashford Lakes HWT
Species Wintering Wildfowl and Gulls
Leader: Simon Ingram
09.30am until
12.30pm (2.5 miles)
Meet in the Tern Hide Car Park to the north of Ellingham Drove at
SU151083. We will visit the hides overlooking Ibsley Water and
Ivy Lake, where we would hope to see wintering wildfowl, gulls and
various woodland species at the popular feeding stations. The
walk is on well maintained level paths and there are toilets in the
Education Centre.
Please book your place by emailing chrissmaclean@sky.com
Please make a donation on the day Collection Box in the Centre.
Walk Category A
Sunday 11th March Warnford - Marldell Farm
Possible Species Raptors
Leader: Nick Wiley
10.00am until
2.30pm (5 miles)
Meet in Warnford Village Hall Car Park SU624232 for this walk through
open countryside, woodland and farmland. We will be looking for
early migrants and the local resident species. Can be muddy, so
good walking boots. Bring lunch.
Walk Category B
Sunday 18th March - Warblington Shore to Hayling Oyster Beds
Species Winter Waders and Wildfowl
Leader: Kevin Stouse
09.30am until
2pm (4 miles)
Meet at Warblington Church Car Park SU728054 for this walk along the
shore to Hayling Oyster beds in search of winter waders, wildfowl and
Med gulls. Bring coffee/lunch.
Walk Category A
Sunday 25th March Durley South Joint with SNHS
Possible Species Late Winter Thrushes, Skylark, Marsh Tit, Linnet, Yellowhammer
Leader: Phil Budd
10.30am until
3.30pm (4 to 5miles)
Meet in the layby South West of Netherhill Farm SU518150 for this early
Spring walk through woodland, farmland and country lanes.
Good walking boots. Bring lunch.
Walk Category B
Saturday 31st March Ashley Walk Pitt Wood Hampton Ridge Joint SNHS
Species Spring Migrants
Leader: Julian Moseley
10.30am until
3.30pm
Meet SU186157 on the B3078 Bramshaw to Fordingbridge Road for a walk in
this well known Forest area to look for late winter visitors and/or
spring migrants.
Walk Category B/CSaturday
10th December - Wiverley Plain
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Saturday 14th April Denny Wood New Forest
Leader: Jonathan Mycock
07.00am until
10am (2-3 miles)
Please meet in the Shatterford Car Park SU348064.
Join Jonathan for a gentle walk across heath and mire to Denny
Wood. Emphasis will be on identification of woodland birds by
calls and song. Early migrants e.g. Chiffchaff and Willow Warbler
should be found in the woodland, with possibility of Crossbill,
Hawfinch and Lesser Spotted Woodpecker. Heathland birds e.g.
Woodlark, Stonechat and Dartford Warbler may also be seen.
Good walking boots or wellingtons. Bring hot or cold drinks.
Walk Category 'A'
Saturday 21st April Trinley Estate, Finkley, nr Andover
Leader: Andrew Hughes and Diane Nicolle 09.00am until 11am (2 miles)
Please meet in the farmyard at Trinley Estate SU396489 signs will show
you where to park. Car sharing would be appreciated. Andrew
Hughes, BBC Food and Farming Farmer of the Year 2011 runs a commercial
farm, but fits in habitat on the estate to specifically benefit
wildlife, including Grey Partridge, Lapwing, woodland birds and
Dormice. This walk will be concentrating more on the habitats
created and Diane Nicolle RSPB North Wessex Farmland Bird Advisor will
be on hand to relate what we see and to explain the work of conserving
declining farmland bird populations in the North Wessex Downs.
Booking essential through Diane 07540013152 or email diane.nicolle@rspb.org.uk
Walk Category A
Wednesday 25th April - Brownwich
Possible Species Spring migrants including Whitethroat, Lesser Whitethroat
Leader: Richard Carpenter
10am until 2pm (3 to 4 miles)
Meet SU531023 - on the shore at Hill Head opposite the Titchfield Haven
entrance. We will particularly concentrate on the birdsong of
farmland and hedgerows.
Waterproof boots. Bring lunch.
Walk Category A
Saturday 28th April Lucy Hill New Forest
Leader: Dave
Munday
09.30am until 1.30pm
Meet in the Car Park SU227045 from Burley the car park is on the right,
alongside Burley New Inclosure - look for arrows on road side just out
of Burley on Lyndhurst Road. We will walk the heath and woodland
for a variety of New Forest bird species.
Boots a must. Bring lunch.
Walk Category C
Sunday 29th April - Migrant Birds at Farlington Marshes
Leader: Kevin
Stouse
09.30am until 2pm (3 miles)
Meet at Broadmarsh Car Park SU699055 for this walk round the Marshes in
search of Migrant birds NB the new road layout means you have to do a
U-turn to enter the car park as there is no right hand turn into the
car park entrance continue up Harts Farm Way and where it widens you
can turn and come back to car park entrance. Bring coffee/lunch.
Walk Category ASunday 8th
January - Old Winchester Hill
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Saturday 5th May Yew Tree Heath New Forest Joint SNHS
Leader: Julian Moseley
09.00am until 1pm
Meet SU365064 for this late Spring amble along part of the upper reaches of the Beaulieu river valley to see what we can find.
Walk Category A
Sunday 6th May - Migrant Birds at Titchfield Haven
Species - Migrants
Leader: Kevin Stouse
09.30am until
2.00pm (4 miles)
Meet at Layby SU 549043 on West of Titchfield - Stubbington road
(B3334). Take the A27 through Fareham and turn left on the B3334
at the roundabout just before Titchfield village. After the glass
houses continue past Crofton Farm on the right then turn right into a
disused section of the road. Bring coffee/lunch
Walk Category A
Sunday 6th May Bolderwood New Forest
Possible Species Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Firecrest, Hawfinch
Leader: Marcus Ward
09.30am (2 to
3 hours)
Meet in the Bolderwood Car Park SU242086 for this walk looking for New Forest specialities.
Walk Category A
Saturday 12th May A Return to the Itchen Valley Water Meadows in Spring
Possible Species - Kingfisher, Water Rail, Warblers Sedge, Reed, Blackcap
Leader: Roger Harrison
09.30am until
12.00 midday
Meet SU563317 Itchen Stoke Mill, Ovington, Alresford SO24 0RA (Close to The Bush)
Join Roger and HOS walk leaders for this walk along the River
Itchen. Richard Carpenter and John Clark will be there to help
with the identification of the birds and the birdsong of Spring.
Paths can be slippery.
Walk Category A
Sunday 13th May Whiteley Pastures and Botley Woods
Possible Species Hobby, Nightingale and several Warbler species
Leader: Richard Carpenter
10.00am until 2.30pm (4 miles)
Meet at SU535095 at the north end of Parkway. We will particularly concentrate on the birdsong of woodland.
Waterproof Boots. Bring lunch.
Walk Category A
Saturday 19th May Linford Bottom New Forest
Leader: Ted
Barnes
09.30am until 1pm (Approx 3 miles)
Meet in the car park SZ181072 (OL22) for this walk along the Linford Bottom stream, wood and heathland.
Walk Category B
Saturday 26th May Durlston Head Country Park Joint SNHS
Possible species Swallows and Swifts
Leader: Julian Moseley
10.30am until
3.30pm
Meet SZ029773 for this walk when we hope to see Swallows, Swifts, Butterflies, Bumblebees and possibly even more!
Walk Category B/CSunday 5th
February - Warblington Shore to Budds Farm
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Ted Barnes
Phil Budd
Richard Carpenter
John Clark
Simon Ingram
Julian Moseley
Dave Munday
Jonathan Mycock
Diane Nicolle
Kevin Stouse
Marcus Ward
Nick Wiley
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