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Expxploring
Public Transport No less important for local recreation are the small,
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Public Houses They provide easy access to the open countryside and
through attractive woodland and downland.
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Email: clerk@horndeanpc-hants.gov.uk settlements for business, including industrial estates
PO8 0AA village grow into the most signicant of the parish
Hampshire post ofce. New development has seen Horndean
Waterlooville cottages along London Road, and the 19th Century
Horndean Century brewery and associated int and brick
Blendworth Lane surrounded by several pubs and shops, Gales 19th
Tyeld House The centre of Horndean Parish is the square, which is
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Useful Contacts Horndean Village
History of the Parish Woodland and homes for a great variety of
wildlife.
Hedgerow trees are a prominent
Horndean Parish Council was formed in 1932 Horndean contains many fragments of woodland, often and important feature locally - good
and covered the southeast part of the Hundred providing shelter belts, which are rich in wildlife and examples, with oak, eld maple,
of Ceptune or Finchdean.Various changes of carpeted with bluebells in the spring. These can be best holly, ash and hawthorn are along
boundaries have altered the area and it now covers the seen from a viewpoint in the eld at the back of Blendworth Lane and adjacent to
old Catherington Parish and Blendworth Village. Catherington Churchyard. Native trees include the Crabden Lane.
common oak, eld maples (a notable veteran survives
The Church of All Saints dates from the end of the south-east of the churchyard), ne beeches (good
12th Century and in it is a large monument to Sir examples on White Dirt Lane and Netherley Down) Chalk Downland
Nicholas Hyde, the Chief Justice of the and several yew trees.
Kings Bench in 1627, who lived Catherington Down is a ower-rich
at Hinton Daubney. chalk hillside packed with wildlife and
It is said that the marriage Catherington Lith archaeological interest surrounded by
of the Duke of York (later open countryside with superb views
James 11) took place Forms a wooded scarp rising from housing estates on as far as Portsdown Hill. It is traversed
here in1660. the north of the village to an area of ancient woodland by narrow belts of woodland and is
The area includes and at one time woodland pasture, now forming an a perfect setting for walkers. On the
several sites of attractive and varied area which is now enjoyed by northeast side of the down, adjacent
historic interest local people. The area is well served with footpaths. to Catherington Lith, is a small
including some with fragment of chalk downland known
Iron Age and Roman as Stubbins Down which through
connections. Yoells Copse good management is showing a steady
increase in the variety of downland
Lies in the south west of the parish and contains many owers and butteries.
plant species indicative of a long history as coppiced
woodland, with ancient wood banks, and is noted for
the presence of Sessile Oak and Wild Service Trees, Hazleton Common
both of which show evidence of past coppicing.
South of Horndean, along the west
side of the motorway, lies Hazleton
Agriculture Hedgerows Common, an area of open grassland
with wooded dells, rough scrub and a
The local landscape today reects farming activities The countryside round Horndean still has a good wetland area. This provides a variety
over many centuries and many of these farming proportion of its hedgerows. Apart from the of habitats and is managed as a place
activities are still much in evidence in the local importance in the landscape they provide corridors of scenic beauty in a way that benets
countryside. The parish boundaries extend to areas of wildlife and provides an educational
undulating and open countryside, with a mixture of resource for local schools. Since
arable and pasture, including grazing for sheep and 1996 the area has been transformed
cattle. Most farmland has been managed on a small to provide open grass paths with
scale by local families over several generations and this boardwalks over swampy areas and
is reected in the eld patterns. seats at strategic points.
 Footpath
Bridleway
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Byway open to all traffic
Areas believed to offer public access
Maintaining rights of way
Hampshire County Council:
O Ensures that rights of way are not obstructed
 O Maintains the surface in a t condition for
its intended use
O Maintains some bridges
 O Signposts and waymarks paths
O Authorises stiles and gates
 O Keeps the denitive map up to date
Landowners:
O Keep back side growth and overhanging
vegetation
O Reinstate paths across elds after ploughing
or planting crops
O Maintain most stiles and gates
O Should not obstruct paths or deter
use of them
O Should not plough paths at eld edges
O Should not keep dangerous animals
(including certain bulls) on paths
Using Local Paths
Many rights of way cross private land, and we ask you
to bear this in mind by keeping to the path and being
responsible when using them. There are four types,
as shown on the map key; please check which paths
you are entitled to use (for example, cyclists cannot
use footpaths). Wheelchairs, pushchairs and dogs are
allowed on all types of rights of way. Any permissive
paths or areas marked are not rights of way, but the
landowner has given permission for the public to use
them. To ensure that the countryside is protected for
future generations be sure to:
 O Be safe wear suitable clothing and shoes and
take care when crossing roads
 O Plan ahead and follow any signs
 O Leave gates and property as you nd
them and take your litter home
 O Protect plants and animals
 O Keep dogs under close control
 O Consider other people
Enjoying the countryside
Hampshire boasts an extremely rich and diverse
countryside and an extensive network of public paths
which provide a range of opportunities for enjoying
the great outdoors. Rights of way are linear routes,
often ancient trackways through deep countryside;
there are over 3,000 miles of these in Hampshire.
The map in this leaet may also show access to other
areas of land, such as commons, woodland, recreation
grounds or conservation areas, and your Parish
Council may know of guided walks or events.
Many people will be able to reach countryside within
a few hundred yards of home, and the plants, trees and
views along the same paths often change dramatically
through the seasons. We hope that this leaet will
encourage you to explore and enjoy your local
countryside.