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Winchester nature reserves
What is a nature reserve?
If you’ve ever visited a nature reserve, you’ll know how special they can be. Nature reserves are treasure troves of wildlife wonders, often hosting exciting rarities which had sadly become…
Broughton Down Nature Reserve
Fringed with beech and yew woodlands, the chalk grassland at Broughton Down attracts an impressive variety of wildlife. With breathtaking views across the Test Valley to Danebury Hill Fort and…
Visiting Nature Reserves
Arreton Down Nature Reserve
Enjoy magnificent views over the Eastern Yar Valley in this exceptionally rich chalk grassland reserve, brimming with a huge variety of plants and insects.
Restricted Access Nature Reserves
Knighton Down Nature Reserve
A fascinating reserve with spectacular views and spooky historical surroundings.
Spotlight On: Arreton Down Nature Reserve
Clouds of chalkhill blue butterflies, the high-pitched song of the great green bush cricket and breath-taking views across the Isle of Wight make Arreton Down nature reserve the perfect spot to…
Dog walking on our nature reserves
Please do not swim on our nature reserves
Our nature reserves are havens for wildlife - please do not swim in them
Isle of Wight Nature Reserves
We are proud that our Island nature reserves provide a refuge for some of our most vulnerable wildlife. These special places are vital to the existence of much of our biodiversity and without them…