Pamber Forest
Now that the leaves are off the trees it is a lot easier to see the birds. Listen out for the noise of a mixed tit flock, these will contain not just tits but other species as well, such as Nuthatch, Treecreeper and Goldcrest.
Marsh Tit and Bullfinch are much easier to see now, listen out for their distinctive calls. All three species of woodpecker are very vocal from now through into spring; Great spotted and Green are common but you will need luck to see the rarer Lesser spotted which is sometimes seen when it associates with the mixed tit flocks.
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Pamber Forest is a large ancient woodland site traditionally managed by coppicing and grazing. The site was notified as a SSSI for its diverse invertebrate populations and flora. Click here for more on wildlife and landscape features. |
How to get there
Nearest Town: Tadley ½ mile,
Grid Reference: SU 616 608
To get there: from Basingstoke take the A340 to Tadley then at the first roundabout turn right. At a T junction turn right into Pamber Heath, after about 500m turn right into Impstone Road and just as the road veers right park in the gravely area on the left.
Public transport from Basingtoke is via bus, Jazz 2, get off just before you reach Tadley at Skates Lane, at the Tadley and 30mph sign you will find a track leading onto the reserve.
Getting around
On the reserve there is a large network of wide rides and tracks and smaller paths. From the Impstone Road car park follow the public bridleway down to the stream. Just before the bridleway meets the stream a kissing gate on your right leads into the reserve. A self guided trail starts from here, download a leaflet or pick one up from the dispensers provided. The trail is about 2 miles and covers all of the habitats on the site.
During wet weather at any time of year the site can be very muddy so suitable footwear is advisable.
Contact information
Contact: Graham Dennis, Tel: 01189 700155, Mob: 07770891126, grahamd@hwt.org.uk
