There are over 50 car parks controlled by New Forest District Council, both costal and in towns and villages. Charges apply in most of the car parks, but some are free. Some car parks have electric vehicle charging points. If you are planning to be in the area for some time, you may want toContinue reading “Where can I park?”
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Have you seen a Gang?
Springtime can bring many challenges for drivers in the New Forest. Foals are born, stallions are out and then there are the gangs of youngsters. Having cut the apron strings, they band together and start to lead their own lives. Much like their human counterparts, while their mothers may well have taught them valuable lifeContinue reading “Have you seen a Gang?”
Sopley
Today, Dave takes a 4.5 Mile circular route to the North & East of the pretty village of Sopley in Hampshire (located 2.5 miles North of Christchurch). After parking my car at the village hall, I start off by exploring the St Michaels & All Saints church which stands on the top of a moundContinue reading “Sopley”
Denny Wood
This time, Dave is at Denny Wood and surrounding area – located 2 miles t the South East of Lyndhurst. My 4 mile circular route takes me along gravel cycle tracks through some stunning woodland & along the way I explore the site of a Medieval Hunting Lodge, a 17th century Stag Park and anContinue reading “Denny Wood”
Shirley Holms
In this episode Dave is at Shirley Holms, Sway – just North West of Lymington in the South of the Forest – trying to find the legendary “Marlpit Oak”! My 3 mile circular route starts at the Forestry Commission car park at Shirley Holms and I head North over open heathland across Setley Plane, pastContinue reading “Shirley Holms”
Why visit Brockenhurst?
Brockenhurst is located between Lyndhurst and Lymington. I have often felt that it is a village of two halves. The “public” part of the village is on the main road. As you enter the village you will pass Brockenhurst College, the local sixth form college. The road is not wide and there are parking placesContinue reading “Why visit Brockenhurst?”
Why visit Lyndhurst?
Lyndhurst is often known as the capital of the New Forest. As you enter the village from the South, you see Queens House on your right, which is currently the New Forest headquarters of Forestry England. It is also home to the Verderers Court. Next on your right is St Michael & All Angels churchContinue reading “Why visit Lyndhurst?”
Stoney Cross
In this episode Dave is at Stoney Cross – located 4 miles North West of Lyndhurst, Hampshire – and he takes a 3 mile circular route across open heathland & beautiful woodland. I park my car at the Forestry Commission car park on Stoney Cross Plain. There was once an RAF Airfield located here inContinue reading “Stoney Cross”
Linford
Dave takes a 5 mile circular route to the North of Linford – which is located about 2.5 miles North East of Ringwood in Hampshire. Parking my car at the Forestry Commission car park at Linford Bottom, I initially take a minor detour South to look at a lovely Keeper’s Cottage. I had come acrossContinue reading “Linford”
Pennington Marshes
In this episode Dave takes a 3 mile circular route from Lower Pennington which is located South of Lymington (Hampshire) – just off the A337. I park my car at The Chequers Pub in the village & head South down Lower Woodside Road (there are further car parking spots along the side of this road).Continue reading “Pennington Marshes”
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