Forests & woodlands · South East England
Barton Meadows
In or near Winchester.
Barton Meadows is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Barton Meadows is woodland in Hampshire, South-East England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Winchester parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 1.8 km away. Postcode area SO23.
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Official information
Barton Meadows Nature Reserve is a tranquil area in Winchester featuring two large meadows surrounded by grassland, hedgerows, and trees. Visitors can enjoy a 2.75 km circular path that offers scenic views and opportunities to observe various wildlife, including birds and butterflies.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barton Meadows is a forest located in Headbourne Worthy, Hampshire, South-East England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Test and River Itchen, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0826, -1.3115
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Headbourne Worthy
- Postcode
- SO23 7JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Phone
- 01489 774400
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester — 1.8 km
- Opening
- Open at all times.
- Official site
- www.hiwwt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w193131985 (ODbL)
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Abbeys & priories · 0.9 km
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Kings Worthy War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
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The Cart And Horses Public House
Historic pubs · 1.4 km
The Winchester Hotel
Hotels · 1.4 km
Winchester Islamic Centre
Historic churches · 1.5 km
The Hyde Tavern
Historic pubs · 1.5 km
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Places to stay
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The Hyde Tavern
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barton Meadows?
- Barton Meadows is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO23 7JS), in the parish of Headbourne Worthy.
- What is Barton Meadows?
- Barton Meadows is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barton Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO23 7JS.
- Is Barton Meadows a protected site?
- Yes — Barton Meadows is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Barton Meadows free to visit?
- Yes, Barton Meadows is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barton Meadows?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO23 7JS.