Pamber Forest Local Nature Reserve

Pamber Forest Local Nature Reserve is located east of Tadley between Silchester and Pamber Green. This ancient oak woodland was once part of the Royal Forest of Windsor and is now managed for its wildlife value by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust (HWT) on behalf of the Borough Council. There are several circular footpath routes within the forest, with interpretation signs at the main entrances.

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Binfields Woodland Park

Parts of this woodland are over 400 years old, making it a great place for walking and spotting wildlife. In spring the woodland floor is covered with bluebells, growing beneath the beech trees. Throughout the rest of the year a number of different bird species can be seen, including woodpeckers, nuthatch and treecreepers. To find out more about this woodland you can take a self-guided walk through Binfields Woodland Park, using the Binfields Woodland Walk Leaflet on the walking page. The walk starts in in the Chineham Shopping Centre car park and follows a 2km route through the footpaths of Lychpit and Chineham finishing back at the Chineham Shopping Centre.

The woodland is also home to a series of artworks inspired by the woodland and its flora and fauna. These were funded by a Percent for Art contribution from Bellwinch Homes, with additional support from the borough council. The majority of pieces were designed in conjunction with the local community.

The artworks include colourful felt nests, willow flowers and wooden totems which depict key woodland species. Visitors can also discover two giant metal insects. For further information on the artworks see http://www.basingstoke.gov.uk/leisure/arts/publicart/outoftown.htm.

Daneshill Park Woods Local Nature Reserve

Daneshill Park Woods is an ancient woodland lying on the edge of Lychpit. Once part of Daneshill House, the woodland offers a rich tapestry of habitats to explore. Hazel coppice, the remains of an old orchard, a sunken lane, and areas of scrub all provide homes for many different plants and animals. In spring, wood anemone, celandine and bluebells carpet the woodland floor.