Winnall Moors Nature Reserve is an oasis of green and lush area in an otherwise bustling city of Winchester. It is a short walk from the city and offers a range of diverse plantlife, the rare green-flowered helleborine and willow trees that abound the southern part of this site. The Itchen has many different species of breeding dragonfly including the broad-bodied chaser and common darter. A visit to this reserve will leave you with a natural recreation and a fun day out.

• The southern part of Winnall Moors is open access all year round. Visits to the north are by arrangement or via guided walks. Contact the Reserve Officer for more information.
• Surfaced, flat paths and benches make the reserve accessible to those with physical impairments as well as young children.
• No dogs allowed. 

• Best months to visit this reserve are May, June and July.

• Winchester bus station is ½ mile away from the bus station, Turn left onto Broadway, at roundabout turn left onto B3330 (Eastgate Street). Turn right down Durgate Terrace. The Durngate reserve entrance is opposite.

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