Elvetham Heath
The site covers approximately 64 acres of public open space with excellent pathways and boardwalks
Location
St Swithins Road, Fleet
Closest postcode: GU51 1HG
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Features
Elvetham Heath nature reserve and adjoining open spaces have been given a prestigious Green Flag Award.
The site covers approximately 64 acres of public open space, consisting of heathland and woodland. Other attractions include:
- a children’s play area
- duck pond with picnic tables
- an informal recreation ground with pine woodland
- cycle tracks
The reserve has excellent pathways and boardwalks over the wet areas making access easy. All gates are suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and bicycles.
Please keep dogs under close control when in the gated areas during grazing times between March and mid-September.
Wildlife
Top 10 species found at Elvetham Heath:
- grass snake
- slow worm
- common lizard
- smooth newt
- round-leaved sundew
- cross-leaved heath
- dodder
- bog myrtle
- ruddy darter dragonfly
- beautiful demoiselle damselfly
Path closure
From 30 July 2024, Thames Water will be carrying out pipe works onsite which require the closure of the path route in the Northern part of the reserve shown on the map.
The rest of the reserve will remain open.
For any enquiries, please contact Thames Water on 0800 316 9800 and quote the reference BB00580392