Forests & woodlands · South East England
Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve
In or near Braishfield.
Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve 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
- Chandler's Ford · 3.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Chandler's Ford, located 3.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SO51 9BL, and entry to the reserve is free.
About
Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Opening hours: 24/7. Coordinates: 50.9910°, -1.4383°.
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Official information
Emer Bog and Baddesley Common Nature Reserve features a diverse range of habitats including wet woodland, heathland, and bog. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching and observe various species of flora and fauna, including reptiles and numerous bird species.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Baddesley Common SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Emer Bog and Baddesley Common is a 50-hectare (120-acre) nature reserve north of North Baddesley in Hampshire. It is managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. An area of 39.0 hectares (96 acres) is designated as Baddesley Common biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. An area of 37.6 hectares (93 acres) is designated Emer Bog Special Area of Conservation Most of this site is valley bog, together with damp grassland, heath and woods. The bog is not grazed and it has a rich flora and fauna, including many moths. Plants include reed, marsh cinquefoil and bog bean. There is also an area of acidic grassland with a rich flora.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.9910, -1.4383
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- North Baddesley
- Postcode
- SO51 9BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
- Phone
- 01489 774400
- Nearest railway station
- Chandler's Ford — 3.8 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.hiwwt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: r13406052 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Emer Bog and Baddesley Common (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve?
- Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO51 9BL), in the parish of North Baddesley.
- What is Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve?
- Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Chandler's Ford, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO51 9BL.
- Is Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Baddesley Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Emer Bog & Baddesley Common Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Chandler's Ford, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO51 9BL.