The Chase Walk
This National Trust owned nature reserve has 143 acres of woodland to explore on a number of footpaths. It is located near to the villages of Woolton Hill and Enborne Row on the Hampshire/Berkshire border. The area consists of broadleaf and coniferous woodland with streams and lots of interesting flora and fauna to look out for. The snowdrops in early spring are particularly lovely. There is a car park just off station road which gives direct access to the trails.
It's easy to extend your walking in the area by heading into the adjacent Penwood forest. You can also visit the real Downton Abbey and climb to the viewpoint on Beacon Hill at Highclere Castle just to the south of the reserve. Walbury Hill and Pilot Hill, the highest points in Berkshire and Hampshire respectivley, are also close by.
Postcode
RG20 0NB - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsThe Chase Nature Reserve Ordnance Survey Map 
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The Chase Nature Reserve Open Street Map 
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The Chase Nature Reserve OS Map 
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The Chase Nature Reserve Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Dog Walking
The reserve is a fine place for a dog walk with miles of woodland paths to explore. Please keep them on leads due to the wildlife and the cattle. There are more good dog walking trails in the adjacent Great Pen Wood too.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
The Chase Nature Reserve in Dagenham, London
River Rom in The Chase. The river includes birds such as kingfisher. The reserve has 190 species of birds recorded including skylarks, little ringed plovers and lapwings. It is also home to around 300 Green Parakeets who make their presence known with much noise, especially at sunset. Other animals include water voles, great crested newts, slow worms and badgers
The Chase near Enborne
Birches in Great Pen Wood. You can visit Pen Wood just to the south of The Chase.
Entrance to The Chase
A pleasant clearing in the woods.