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Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve

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Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve, forests & woodlands in Hampshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Chandler's Ford · 3.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Opening hours: 24/7. Coordinates: 50.9910°, -1.4383°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Baddesley Common SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Emer Bog and Baddesley Common is a 50-hectare (120-acre) nature reserve north of North Baddesley in Hampshire. It is managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. An area of 39.0 hectares (96 acres) is designated as Baddesley Common biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. An area of 37.6 hectares (93 acres) is designated Emer Bog Special Area of Conservation Most of this site is valley bog, together with damp grassland, heath and woods. The bog is not grazed and it has a rich flora and fauna, including many moths. Plants include reed, marsh cinquefoil and bog bean. There is also an area of acidic grassland with a rich flora.

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Coordinates
50.9910, -1.4383
County
Hampshire
District
Test Valley
Parish
North Baddesley
Postcode
SO51 9BL
Parliamentary constituency
Romsey and Southampton North
Nearest railway station
Chandler's Ford3.8 km
Opening
24/7
Official site
www.hiwwt.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve?
Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO51 9BL), in the parish of North Baddesley.
Is Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve a protected site?
Yes — Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Baddesley Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Chandler's Ford, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO51 9BL.