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Newchurch Moors Nature Reserve

Isle of Wight, England

The rich tapestry of habitats, from floodplain meadow to grazed pasture, marshland, fen, river and woodland, creates a home for species such as barn owl, buzzard and dormice.

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Age fit The leisurely circular walk at Martin's Wood, taking about an hour, is perfect for families with small children.
Setting outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Newchurch Moors is a Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust nature reserve situated in the Eastern Yar Valley on the Isle of Wight. Created in 2019 through donations and a gift in the Will of Gwendolen Bunce, it is the Trust's largest Island reserve at 124 acres (50 hectares), combining two new pieces of land with the existing Martin's Wood reserve. Its habitats, from floodplain meadow to marshland, fen, river and woodland, are home to species such as red squirrel, dormice, barn owl, water vole and kingfisher.

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What it costs

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Facilities & accessibility

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Accessibility
All paths are unsurfaced and lower-lying sections can be wet and muddy through the winter months; there is a gentle slope leading down to the Eastern Yar Valley. At Martin's Wood the ground is relatively flat and dry all year round.
Parking
Available in Newchurch Car park in School Lane, Newchurch (grid reference SZ 562 854, postcode PO36 0NH).
Dogs
Dogs allowed on a lead

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