Elvetham Heath

The site covers approximately 64 acres of public open space with excellent pathways and boardwalks

Buggy accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Pond
Picnic area
Surfaced paths
Woodlands
Cycle track

Location

St Swithins Road, Fleet
Closest postcode: GU51 1HG

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Features

Elvetham Heath nature reserve and adjoining open spaces have been given a prestigious Green Flag Award.

The site covers approximately 64 acres of public open space, consisting of heathland and woodland. Other attractions include:

  • a children’s play area
  • duck pond with picnic tables
  • an informal recreation ground with pine woodland
  • cycle tracks

The reserve has excellent pathways and boardwalks over the wet areas making access easy. All gates are suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and bicycles.

Please keep dogs under close control when in the gated areas during grazing times between March and mid-September.

Wildlife

Top 10 species found at Elvetham Heath: 

  • grass snake
  • slow worm
  • common lizard
  • smooth newt
  • round-leaved sundew
  • cross-leaved heath
  • dodder
  • bog myrtle
  • ruddy darter dragonfly
  • beautiful demoiselle damselfly