2026 site updates

2026 Site Updates

Find out what’s happening on site at Welborne

27TH FEBRUARY: WEATHER IMPACTS

The recent continuous wet weather has brought its challenges to us all in many ways. At Welborne, our regular monitoring of the public rights of way have picked up surface damage some sections of the new footpaths caused by the heavy rain. Our Maintenance Team will be undertaking repairs over the coming weeks to restore the affected areas. The ground is also very wet - not ideal conditions for the new trees and shrubs planned as part of our planting programme within the Welborne Mile, Blakes Copse, Funtley buffer and Fareham Common. The planting programme has therefore been delayed to let the ground dry out and is now expected to run into early April.

17th February: Forest Lane

A section of Forest Lane will be closed from Monday 2nd March for 8 weeks to carry out some important infrastructure works. We have constructed a diversion route to enable full access to all properties during these works. Letters have been delivered to local business and residents to provide advance notice of the works – details can be found here.

11th february: Public Footpath - Welborne mile

With the new route along Welborne Mile fully open for pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders, the former pedestrian only access point on Knowle Road will be closing.  Please use the nearby access point opposite Dashwood Car Park. Images provided for guidance.  

6th February: Welborne Mile planting

We have started another planting programme across Welborne. We are planting a wide range of native shrubs and trees to help enrich our green spaces and create better-connected habitats. Planting has started along Welborne Mile by our contractors Penfold Woodlands and is expected to be completed around end of March. The new multi user path will remain open to pedestrians, cyclist and horses during this time. Temporary fencing will be installed around newly planted shrubs to protect them from grazing by deers. As the vegetation becomes established, it will develop into new woodlands areas and linked habitats that support local wildlife by providing spaces for nesting, feeding and safe movement through the landscape.

20th January: Fareham Common

While junction works and Fareham Common landscaping continue over the coming months, there is currently no pedestrian link to Kiln Road. This link will open in Autumn 2026, providing new pedestrian and cycle routes across Fareham Common to connect north Fareham with Welborne. Please see the alternative available route on the plan attached.

15th December: Dashwood Tree Felling

Please note that the forestry team are working in Dashwood this week felling dead, dying or dangerous trees within falling distance of public access routes. The works should be completed this week, the timber will be left on the ground for extraction later in the year. Whilst the team are working sections of the paths in Dashwood will be closed for public safety. Sorry for any inconvenience.