A circular, half-day woodland walk in England starting at Brockenhurst Station, Hampshire, about 14km (roughly 9 miles) long and
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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)
Public Transport
Waypoints
Start of the walk
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!
Leave the road here and gain the bridleway. Skirt below the residences, heading west.
From this point you can head where you choose across the common land of White Moor to your left.
When you have crossed the footbridge, turn left along the path.
Turn right here (north) where you meet a path cutting across.
Turn left (west) along this wide track
Head straight on, taking the path round Clumber Inclosure.
The heady heights of Holn Hill (55) offer fine views of the surrounding area.
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.
Find the path into the Inclosure.
Having meandered your way through the Inclosure, exit to the road near Wilverley Lodge.
The old railway line used to pass between Brockenhurst and Ringwood. It now offers a great route back to Brockenhurst.
Turn left (NE) towards the uninviting sounding Hincheslea Bog.
Gain the bridleway passing below South Weirs to the road near Pound Farm.
Here you'll be back on the road, not too far from where you left earlier. Take the road back into the village.
Hopefully you'll have time to sample one of the cafes in the heart of the village and a well earned rest.
Regular trains head up to Southampton and down to Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth.
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