Looking for ponies near Brockenhurst
A leisurely walk (woodland) in national park New Forest in Hampshire, England, about 6.30km (3.91 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 1:45h. It is suitable for families with children, but unsuitable for prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
15m (49ft)
Descent
14m (45ft)
Max. Elevation
30m (98ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
29m (94ft)
Start & End
Brockenhurst
Distance
6.30km
(3.91mi)
(3.91mi)
Duration
~1:45h
Difficulty
Leisurely
Ordnance Survey Map
Brockenhurst is a great place from which to explore the New Forest. It's a decent sized town right in the centre, and good bus and train links make it easy to reach. And just a few minutes from town, you will be right in the depths of the woods! This route goes to Poundhill Heath, where you can spot the famous New Forest ponies, and perhaps even some elusive deer.
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Waypoints
OS Grid SU302033
From the station, head north up Lyndhurst Road. Go past the college until you reach the cricket ground. Opposite is a footpath heading alongside the river.
OS Grid SU291041
Follow the Lymington River through the woods until you reach Bolderford Bridge.
About 1.34 km (~0.83 miles) from 
OS Grid SU287043
Walking in the forest can be a bit confusing - little paths seems to lead off in all directions - but keep to the river to reach Queen Bower Hunting Lodge. The whole of the New Forest was declared a hunting ground by William the Conqueror (1066 and all that). Fortunately we are too civilised a nation for all that silliness these days.
About 0.42 km (~0.26 miles) from 
OS Grid SU280045
Cross over Poundhill Heath, an open patch of the forest. As mentioned, this area is good for spotting some of the forest's wildlife - red deer and the New Forest ponies.
About 0.75 km (~0.47 miles) from 
OS Grid SU279039
Cross over Fletcher's Water and on to Ober Heath - another good wildlife spot.
About 0.61 km (~0.38 miles) from 
OS Grid SU283033
Head down past the entrance to camping ground to find thep ath over another small stream. Here you are on the outskirts of Brockenhurst.
About 0.72 km (~0.45 miles) from 
OS Grid SU291030
Rather than trudge through the town, follow the path along the southern edge of Black Knowl.
About 0.90 km (~0.56 miles) from 
Brookley RoadOS Grid SU298022
Wander back into town to finish the walk. A cup of tea at The Buttery, in the Brock and Bruin tearooms, comes highly recommended:
www.thebuttery.org/brockenhurst.htm
About 1.04 km (~0.65 miles) from 
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Beccy
If it's a nice day, take you're swimming gear with you! Bolderford Bridge is a popular place to have a dip.