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Viewpoints · South East England

Tern Hide

Free admission

Tern Hide is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Ibsley Water from Tern Hide, Blashford Lakes - geograph.org.uk - 1717134

Les Hull — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Lakeside · 5.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Tern Hide is a named viewpoint in Hampshire, South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the New Forest West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 5.3 km away. Postcode area BH24.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
  • Ramsar wetland: Avon Valley

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Tern Hide is a viewpoint located in Hampshire, South-East England, within the parish of Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley. It is situated in areas designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Avon System and the Avon Valley, as well as part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

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Coordinates
50.8751, -1.7861
County
Hampshire
District
New Forest
Parish
Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley
Postcode
BH24 3PJ
Parliamentary constituency
New Forest West
Nearest railway station
Lakeside5.3 km
Opening
Mo-Su 09:30-16:30

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tern Hide?
Tern Hide is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH24 3PJ), in the parish of Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley.
Is Tern Hide a protected site?
Yes — Tern Hide is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Avon Valley (Bickton to Christchurch) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Tern Hide free to visit?
Yes, Tern Hide is free to enter.
How do I get to Tern Hide?
The nearest railway station is Lakeside, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH24 3PJ.