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Elvetham Heath Local Nature Reserve and Open Spaces

Also known as: Elvetham Heath LNR

Free admission

Elvetham Heath Local Nature Reserve and Open Spaces is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Elvetham Heath Local Nature Reserve and Open Spaces, forests & woodlands in Hampshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Fleet · 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Elvetham Heath Local Nature Reserve and Open Spaces is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Elvetham Heath LNR. Coordinates: 51.2944°, -0.8473°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Basingstoke Canal SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Elvetham Heath LNR is a 20-hectare (49-acre) local nature reserve in Elvetham Heath in Hampshire. It is owned by Elvetham Heath Developments (on a 999-year lease to Hart District Council) and managed by Hart Countryside Service. The nature reserve and adjoining open spaces have been given a Green Flag Award. Typical heathland plants such as heather and gorse are regenerating naturally on the heath, and there are other habitats such as reedbeds and wet woodland, which has the rare plant bog myrtle.

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Coordinates
51.2944, -0.8473
County
Hampshire
District
Hart
Parish
Elvetham Heath
Postcode
GU51 1JP
Parliamentary constituency
North East Hampshire
Nearest railway station
Fleet1.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Elvetham Heath Local Nature Reserve and Open Spaces?
Elvetham Heath Local Nature Reserve and Open Spaces is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GU51 1JP), in the parish of Elvetham Heath.
Who owns Elvetham Heath Local Nature Reserve and Open Spaces?
Elvetham Heath Local Nature Reserve and Open Spaces is owned by Hart Countryside Service.
Is Elvetham Heath Local Nature Reserve and Open Spaces a protected site?
Yes — Elvetham Heath Local Nature Reserve and Open Spaces is part of the Basingstoke Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Elvetham Heath Local Nature Reserve and Open Spaces free to visit?
Yes, Elvetham Heath Local Nature Reserve and Open Spaces is free to enter.
How do I get to Elvetham Heath Local Nature Reserve and Open Spaces?
The nearest railway station is Fleet, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GU51 1JP.