Biodiversity Tour on the West Solent Solar Farm
Enjoy the butterflies, bees and wildflowers on the annual Biodiversity Tour of this community solar farm at Lymington.
Date and time: Saturday, June 20, 2026 11am – 1pm.
Location: West Solent Solar Farm, Lymington SO41 8AL
About this event
West Solent Solar Cooperative is hosting its annual Biodiversity Tour on the West Solent Solar Farm starting at 11am on Saturday June 20th 2026. The tour will be led by John Durnell of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust.
You will learn about the variety of plant life and wildlife that is flourishing on this ex-landfill site.
Arrival from 10.40am for an 11am tour start. The tour will last about 1 to 1½ hours.
Not suitable for children under 5 years.
A solar farm is a live power station generating large amounts of electricity so children must remain under close parental supervision at all times.
Sorry not suitable for dogs.
If you have mobility needs and would like to attend, please contact us in advance at info@westsolentsolar.coop
Booking is essential as this is a guided tour and places are limited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Location: the Solar farm is down Iley Lane. It is only accessible from Lower Pennington Lane, approx. 600m south of Oakhaven Hospice entrance.
Map Reference: SZ 316934
Google Maps link:
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.7401688,-1.555187,1303m/data=!3m1!1e3
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Accessibility
Suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs but please let us know in advance so we can cater fully for your needs.
Toilets
Composting toilet on Solar Farm (with wheelchair ramp).
Difficulty
Level walk at a leisurely pace. There could be some wet areas if there has been heavy rainfall. Some of the field surface is rutted and uneven. Sturdy waterproof, ankle-supporting footwear is advised.
Parking
Parking in Iley Lane for 6 cars in a layby and 3 cars on tarmac in Iley Lane just beyond Solar Farm entrance. If possible, it would be great if you could car share, cycle or walk.