A bunny is a local name of unknown origin, for such a valley (equivalent to a Chine in Dorset or Glen in Scotland). The site is designated as a Site of Nature Conservation Interest and is rich in woodland wildlife, including a number of Ancient Natural Woodland Indicator species. The mill house in the centre of the site (now a private residence) previously used a waterwheel in the Brook to mill grain and the cover given by the site made it a convenient smuggling route for contraband in the past. At the north end of the site the Brook also passes under the first ever reinforced concrete bridge.

Owner: Christchurch Borough Council

Grid reference: SZ217933

Managed by: Christchurch Countryside Service

Nearest town: Christchurch/Highcliffe

Size(Ha): 5.5 ha

Nearest bus stop: Wilts & Dorset route 121 / 123 - A337 Lymington Road, near junction with Waterford Road

Nearest train station: Hinton Admiral

Habitats: Broadleaved Woodland, brook

Look out for: Opposite-leaved golden saxifrage, wood anemone, nuthatch, woodpeckers, dog's mercury

Parking: Cliff top car park off Wharnecliffe Road, Highcliffe

Accessibility: Footpath along steep sided valley - generally level and resurfaced in 2011. One flight of steps forms an optional route. Surface is gravel. No gates. Large car park on cliff top.

Facilities: Two seats, cliff top café by car park with public toilets. Viewpoint towards sea in lower part of site. Cycle rack available at Mill Lane entrance.

How to get there:

Park in municipal cliff-top car park (pay and display) on Wharnecliffe Road. Bus routes 121, 123.

• Name: Christchurch Countryside Service
  Email: countryside.service@christchurch.gov.uk
  Tel: 01425 272479
  Fax: 01425 272479
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