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Pan Mill Fen Meadows
Pan Mill Meadows is an amazing place once again. A green pocket of natural beauty bang in the middle of Newport and an important breathing space for wildlife as well as for residents. It is quite simply a fantastic example of the difference the work of local partnerships and volunteers can
Parkhurst Forest - Red Squirel Safari and Viewing Hide
The Island is famous for its red squirrels and has one of the best and the last English populations of this shy woodland animal. Parkhurst Forest near Newport is one of the best places to search for them and you might be lucky enough to see some from the magnificent
One Horse Field and Walk
One Horse Field in Totland can be found between Hurst Point View and Fort Warden in Totland. One Horse Field is a beautiful wildflower meadow, we have been managing since 2005 to encourage a greater diversity of meadow flowers and grassland wildlife. We have installed hand-carved seating so you can
Wetland Walk and Community Orchard - Sandown
The Wetland Walk guides you through a section of the River Yar and along a network of waterways which we have enhanced for water voles and kingfishers. Gift to Nature has restored a community orchard on the site which you are welcome to visit and scrump in the autumn -
Troll Trail
Cycle, walk or ride along the route from Newport to Merstone. Gift to Nature has added local art, nature facts and sculptured seating along the route to show you some of the nature bits which we find fascinating but can often be missed as you whiz along. You can take
Ventnor Lizard Walk
The Lizard Walk will take you along the coast into Ventnor, past lizard hotspots and lizard-inspired artworks.
