Full Size Photo Seventeen acres of water, woodland and wildlife. The site is managed by the Countryside Service of Eastleigh Borough Council and is an ideal place to enjoy walking, fishing or watching wildlife. The Woodlands Pine woodlands were a feature of much of the Chandlers Ford landscape in the Victorian and Edwardian eras, and a small area survives here. Together with the oak and hazel wood, they are home to many of Britain's more common species of bird and mammal.
Squirrels thrive here and green woodpeckers nest in holes in the mature trees.
The fenced areas within the woodland are to protect young trees and encourage regrowth of other woodland plants. The lake covers almost two acres, providing plenty of room on the banks for fishing. Waterfowl, including mallard and moorhen, nest on protected parts of the bank and on the island. Grey wagtails may be seen catching insects nearby. The banks have been strengthened in many places, allowing easy access all round the lake.