Brockenhurst Circular

Submitted by GaryShipp on 19 May 2010
 
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A circular, half-day woodland walk in England starting at Brockenhurst Station, Hampshire, about 14km (roughly 9 miles) long and . A beautiful walk in the heart of the New Forest, taking in some of the variety of the area. Can be done in half a day, but more likely a little longer to give ample excuse for a cafe stop at the end. Start: Brockenhurst Station, OS Grid: SU301020 Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)
Gain (+/- 10%): 119m (392ft)
Total (+/- 10%): 239m (784ft)
Loss (+/- 10%): 119m (392ft)
Max. Elevation: 70m (229ft)

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OS Grid: SU301020
Start of the walk
OS Grid: SU298022
Take the chance to stokc up on provisions in the village shops. the bakers / deli on the right hand side of the road is something else!
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 2 OS Grid: SU293020
Leave the road here and gain the bridleway. Skirt below the residences, heading west.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 3 OS Grid: SU284025
From this point you can head where you choose across the common land of White Moor to your left.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 4 OS Grid: SU281030
When you have crossed the footbridge, turn left along the path.
OS Grid: SU276030
Turn right here (north) where you meet a path cutting across.
OS Grid: SU276031
Turn left (west) along this wide track
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 7 OS Grid: SU268033
Head straight on, taking the path round Clumber Inclosure.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 8 OS Grid: SU260024
The heady heights of Holn Hill (55) offer fine views of the surrounding area.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 9 OS Grid: SU256017
A broad track will bring you towards a road. As you reach a wider open area, come off the main path and head SW across Wilverley Plain towards the enclosure.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 10 OS Grid: SU253010
Find the path into the Inclosure.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 11 OS Grid: SU252002
Having meandered your way through the Inclosure, exit to the road near Wilverley Lodge.
OS Grid: SZ252999
The old railway line used to pass between Brockenhurst and Ringwood. It now offers a great route back to Brockenhurst.
About 3 km (roughly 2 miles) from 13 OS Grid: SU281004
Turn left (NE) towards the uninviting sounding Hincheslea Bog.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 14 OS Grid: SU285012
Gain the bridleway passing below South Weirs to the road near Pound Farm.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 15 OS Grid: SU291019
Here you'll be back on the road, not too far from where you left earlier. Take the road back into the village.
About 1 km (roughly 1 miles) from 16 OS Grid: SU298022
Hopefully you'll have time to sample one of the cafes in the heart of the village and a well earned rest.
OS Grid: SU301020
Regular trains head up to Southampton and down to Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth.
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