Broxhead Common Nature Reserve – The King Oak loop from Bordon

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Broxhead Common Nature Reserve – The King Oak loop from Bordon

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Broxhead Common Nature Reserve – The King Oak loop from Bordon

02:30

9.69km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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5.06 km

Old Stone Bridge Over the River Wey

Highlight • River

6.21 km

Broxhead Common Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Broxhead Common is a Local Nature Reserve and part of the Broxhead and Kingsley Commons SSSI; an area of birch and oak woodland and heath, which is protected because of …

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6.90 km

The King Oak

Highlight • Forest

One of the largest trees in Bordon Inclosure managed woodland, the King Oak is estimated to be about 470 years old (and still counting).

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6.91 km

Natterjack Toad Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

One of many sculptures along the Shipwrights Way, which starts near Alice Holt Forest and ends at Portsmouth Harbour. The Natterjack Toad was chosen for this location in Whitehill Parish, …

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7.03 km

Bordon Garrison Military Sewage Works

Highlight • Structure

Overgrown brick and concrete remains of Military Sewage Works for the Bordon Garrison, dating to 1903. One of a few garrison buildings that remain following the redevelopment of Bordon.

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7.75 km

Pond in Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

Deadwater Valley Nature Reserve lies within the former Woolmer Forest, which was felled into extinction in the 16th century. These days, the historic-habitat has much biodiversity.

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8.04 km

Coldwater Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

A linear nature reserve alongside the Rover Deadwater with a mixture of heathland, woodland, meadows and ponds.

There seems to be a lot of history here as well as there …

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8.11 km