Once again the incredible spectacle of the mass-participation Round the Island Race did not disappoint – and all it took to see it was a bracing walk along Hurst Spit, Keyhaven. Despite a very stiff breeze, hundreds of yachts blasted...
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Some beautiful shots of the New Forest today at the old airfield on Beaulieu Heath.
Wilverley Inclosure: New Forest Walk Summary Walk Start / Walk Finish: Wilverley Inclosure Car Park. Distance: 2.6 miles. Parking: Free Parking at Forestry Commission Car Park either at Wilverley Inclosure or Wilverley Plain. Defining Features: A wide gravel path winds its way through both...
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Fritham and the Royal Oak Pub: New Forest Walk Summary Walk Start / Walk Finish: Eyeworth Pond, Fritham. Distance: 2.5 miles. Parking: Free Parking at Eyeworth Pond Car Park. Defining Features: A large plateau of grassy heathland halfway around features sweeping views of the surrounding...
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Setley Pond and Roydon Woods: New Forest Walk Summary Walk Start / Walk Finish: Setley Pond Car Park. Distance: 3 miles. Parking: Free Parking at Setley Pond Car Park. Defining Features: The discovery of Roydon Woods made this walk for us. We never knew they...
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Beaulieu Heath and Hatchet Pond: New Forest Walk Summary Walk Start / Walk Finish: Rans Wood Car Park at the end of Furzey Lane. Distance: 2.5 miles. Parking: Free parking at a Forestry Commission Car Park. Defining Features: Ancient barrows, earthworks and Hatchet Pond...
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Burley: New Forest Walk Summary Walk Start / Walk Finish: Burbush Car Park, Burley (circular walk). Distance: About 4.5 miles (a couple of hours if walking non-stop). Parking: Free parking at Burbush Car Park. Defining Features: For me the biggest surprise was the staggering...
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Beaulieu to Buckler’s Hard: New Forest Walk Summary Walk Start / Walk Finish: Beaulieu Village to Buckler’s Hard and back to Beaulieu. Distance: 4 Miles round trip. Parking: Beaulieu Village, NFDC Pay & Display Car Park. Defining Features: The walk merges with the eastern...
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Picket Post: New Forest Walk Summary Start / Finish: At the Picket Post lay-by car park between Burley and the A31. Distance: Variable. Parking: Free Car Park. Defining Features: Amazing views to the south west. Pros: Great views and yet...
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Longslade Bottom: New Forest Walk Summary Start / Finish: The Longslade Bottom car park is the start. Distance: Variable – as long or short as you’d like to make it. Parking: The free car park is off the Burley Road,...
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