Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve
Hill Head, Fareham
Photo: Oliver Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0Photo: Oliver Dixon, CC BY-SA 2.0
Titchfield Haven is a 369-acre National Nature Reserve in the Lower Meon Valley, managed by Hampshire County Council. Its wetlands and hides are good for birdwatching, with wildfowl in winter and migrant waders in autumn.
Highlights
- Hides for watching birds at close range
- Wildfowl in winter and summer visitors in spring
- Wetland plants and dragonflies in summer
- Ticket office with snacks and wildlife guides
Good to know
- Tickets are needed, and a dated sticker must be shown on clothing or equipment
- There are no toilets on the reserve
- Dogs are not allowed except assistance dogs; they can be walked on the footpath by the canal
Getting there
Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve, Cliff Road, Hill Head, Fareham, Hampshire, PO14 3JTParking: Public toilets are at the Hove-To car park, near the east side entrance.
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Photo: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0Lee-on-the-Solent Beach
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