2024 - My Blog

Walks: Bolderford Bridge and surrounds

December 21, 2024November 20, 2024Walks

SU302019 from Meerut Road, Brockenhurst (bus no. 6 and railway station in village) Midway between Brockenhurst and Lyndhurst and close to campsites at Aldridge Hill and Black Knowl, Bolderfordbridge is a picturesque beauty spot where

Places to visit: Fordingbridge

December 14, 2024November 8, 2024Places to visit

Known as the northern gateway to the New Forest this little town on the River Avon is well worth a visit. Famed for its late medieval 7 arched bridge and its history of smuggling, Fordingbridge

Places to visit: Mottisfont

December 7, 2024October 21, 2024Places to visit

SO51 0LP near Romsey Now cared for by the National Trust, Mottisfont Abbey and grounds is a wonderful place to visit for all ages and all year round. Free to NT members, it can seem

Walks: Ivy Wood

November 23, 2024October 20, 2024Walks

SO42 7QP SU 3167 0234 off B3055 near Brockenhurst (opposite turn for The Pig hotel) Another magical find from when the usual car parks were full after the lock down ended! The car park here

Walks : Vinney Ridge Inclosure

November 16, 2024October 20, 2024Walks

SU2633 SO42 7QB Car park We discovered this inclosure on a day when Rhinefield and Anderwood car parks were completely full and we were almost back at A35, but needed to stop and let the

Walk: Brownhill Inclosure

November 9, 2024October 20, 2024Walks

BH24 4HY SZ 2320 9986 in the southwest corner of the New Forest and near the National Cycling network route Within easy reach of New Milton and Ashley and so close to the main A31,

Walks: Brockenhurst

November 2, 2024July 13, 2025Places to visit, Walks

Right in the heart of the New Forest National Park, Brockenhurst is one of the largest of its villages and some say the most beautiful! It is unusual in that the wild ponies, donkeys, cows,

Walks: Rhinefield and the Knightwood Oak

October 26, 2024September 20, 2024Walks

SU 268047 SO42 7QB Easy accessible walks of various length. One entrance is from the A35 2 miles west of Lyndhurst and it can also be approached from the end of Brockenhurst high street past

Walks : Hawkhill

October 19, 2024October 20, 2024Walks

off B3055 SO42 7WB SU3528 0253 on the Brockenhurst to Beaulieu road. Cycling and walking tracks in abundance - all well-maintained. Some hills and lots of foraging fun for off lead dog exercise. Just north

carriage driving along the disused railway

Walk : Setthorn Inclosure

October 12, 2024September 20, 2024Walks

SO41 6EN or BH25 5WA SZ2655 9950 nearest train stations at Sway or Lymington This enclosure has a variety of circular routes for walking and the popular cycling ‘Sway and Setthorns Loop’. Our favourite route