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Southmoor Nature Reserve

Free admission

Southmoor Nature Reserve — Nature reserve in England.

Southmoor Nature Reserve, wildlife reserves in Hampshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Bedhampton · 1.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Southmoor Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Nature reserve in England". Coordinates: 50.8410°, -0.9940°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Langstone Harbour SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Chichester and Langstone Harbours

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Southmoor Nature Reserve is a 11-hectare (27-acre) nature reserve in Havant in Hampshire. It is managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. It is part of Langstone Harbour, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I. It is also part of Solent Maritime Special Area of Conservation and of Chichester and Langstone Harbours Ramsar site and Special Protection Area. This reserve on the north coast of Langstone Harbour has grazing marshes and scrub. It is an important habitat for birds and skylarks breed here. Other birds include brent geese, greenfinches and goldfinches.

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Coordinates
50.8410, -0.9940
County
Hampshire
District
Havant
Parish
Havant, unparished area
Postcode
PO9 1QH
Parliamentary constituency
Havant
Nearest railway station
Bedhampton1.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Southmoor Nature Reserve?
Southmoor Nature Reserve is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO9 1QH), in the parish of Havant, unparished area.
Who owns Southmoor Nature Reserve?
Southmoor Nature Reserve is owned by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
Is Southmoor Nature Reserve a protected site?
Yes — Southmoor Nature Reserve is part of the Langstone Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chichester and Langstone Harbours Ramsar wetland.
Is Southmoor Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, Southmoor Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to Southmoor Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Bedhampton, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO9 1QH.
Are dogs allowed at Southmoor Nature Reserve?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.