Swanwick Nature Reserve
Southampton, Swanwick
Type of walk
Hilly, Flat, Forest
What's here
Free Parking, Off Lead Areas, Animals On Route, Water On Route
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Nature Reserve
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Swanwick Nature Reserve can be found at the end of Sopwith Way to the rear of the National Air Traffic site in Swanwick. There is a small car park but if necessary, you can park (considerately) along Sopwith Way. The Nature reserve consists of three walks marked red (short), blue (around the lake) and yellow (longest). By following the marked posts it is possible to do a combination. Poo bins are provided along the walk routes. We found this to be a very pleasant walk but be prepared for some inclines which can be a bit slippery underfoot at certain times. As this is a Nature Reserve, please ensure you pick up and are mindful of the wildlife!!
Nature Reserve
This walk has been marked as a nature reserve. Dogs are usually welcome however restrictions may apply.
Each nature reserve has its own rules regarding dog walking, and some may not allow dogs. Kindly keep an eye out for the relevant signs within the reserve or visit the reserve's website before your visit for more information.
In most nature reserves, it's kindly requested to keep dogs on a lead at all times. Allowing dogs to roam off-lead can create issues or cause distress to livestock and wildlife.
If you see other visitors, please put your dog on lead whilst you are walking near them. Nature reserves are for the benefit of wildlife and frequently host educational visits.
Some nature reserves have dog poo bins, but if you can’t find one please take the waste home with you.
Dog walking at Nature Reserves
Observe the signs and notices
Keep your dog close to you and in sight
Consider other visitors
Always pick up after your dog
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Swanwick Nature Reserve, Southampton, Swanwick
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Comments (7)
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sweetbaboo99
12 years ago
Dog owners should be aware that there are barbed wire fences in sections of this walk. Our Lab caught herself on one this morning and needed a trip to the vet for some staples in the wound and antibiotics. It is still a nice walk, but please note. -
tiffanyskerratt
12 years ago
I live very close to the nature reserve and tend to take Rosco there most weekends. As an add on to the walk there is a path from the reserve down to the River Hamble and you can make a loop, by then walking up Coalpike Lane, back on to Swanwick Lane, and back into the reserve. -
natwildlife
11 years ago
Hello all. Please note that this is a nature reserve managed for the benefit of wildlife by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. It is regularly used by school childre for education visits so it is vitally important that you take note of signs, ALWAYS pick up after your dog and keep your dog close to you, in sight and/or on a lead. For further information, please see our website Link → -
apollo
11 years ago
Had a lovely walk in the sunshine today. Keep an eye out for fisherman if you take your dog they are friendly but you need to watch their bait. -
mutleydog14
9 years ago
Lovely walk. One of my favourites. Lots to see and my dog loves it -
BearBuddy23
a year ago
We love this walk. It can be extended by walking down to the Hamble and tracking back to the nature reserve, skirting the NATS fence. Be aware that cows often graze in the reserve in summer and can be found in the most unexpected places, so dogs need to be on leads. -
Spencer23
20 days ago
Lovely walk lots to explore
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5 Sopwith Way, Swanwick, Southampton SO31 7AY, UK View on Google
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Location details
Sopwith Way, Swanwick to the rear of NATS
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