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

Elvetham Heath

Location and parking

St Swithins Road, Fleet

Closest postcode: GU51 1HG

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The closest parking available in The Key Centre, or the nearby Morrisons.  Morrisons - Google Maps

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 species found at Elvetham Heath, from left to right:

A species guide for Elvetham Heath, including Grass Snake, Slow Worm, Common Lizard, Round Leaved Sundew, Smooth Newt, Ruddy Darter Dragonfly, Cross Leaved Heath and Beautiful Demoiselle Dragonfly
  • Grass Snake
  • Slow Worm
  • Common Lizard
  • Round-leaved Sundew
  • Smooth Newt
  • Ruddy Darter Dragonfly
  • Cross-leaved Heath
  • Beautiful Demoiselle Damsefly

Accessibility information

Toilets

There are no toilets on site. The nearest toilets are Morrisons (0.731 miles 19 minute walk) Morrisons - Google Maps

Pathways

The majority of paths at Elvetham Heath are hard standing compacted gravel. The route below marked in red, is a grass path which is not suitable for wheelchairs, especially in winter.

A map showing Elvetham Heath denoting path types and bench locations

Benches

There are 6 benches at Elvetham Heath, shown above as red numbers:

  1. Stag beetle bench: https://what3words.com/tonality.such.backpacks 
  2. All ability bench: https://what3words.com/caring.many.lifestyle 
  3. Picnic bench (owls): https://what3words.com/already.arena.punters 
  4. Pond bench: https://what3words.com/ownership.smiled.fats 
  5. Pond bench: https://what3words.com/tributes.degrading.conductor 
  6. Picnic bench: https://what3words.com/disclose.interlude.waltzed

Emergency contact information

Our ranger team work from 08:30am to 16:30pm Monday to Thursday, and 08:30am to 16:00pm on Fridays. During these hours, you can reach them anytime via email at countryside@hart.gov.uk or by phone on 01252 622122

For injured animals, call:

  • RSPCA: 0300 1234 999
  • Hart Wildlife Rescue: 01420 562335
  • Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue: 01344 623106
  • Wildlife Aid Foundation: 01372 360404
  • Herbie Hedgehog Rescue: 01584 890 801 

For injured swans, call:

  • Swan Lifeline: 01753 859 397
  • The Swan Sanctuary: 01932 240790
  • Swan Support: 07968 868172 or 01628 876336