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                 Tuckton/Wick to Hengistbury Head and back
                Tuckton/Wick to Hengistbury Head and back            
            
        
                A circular walk from Tuckton/Wick to Hengistbury Head using path along the river Stour and Christchurch harbour.            
            
            
    
                 Burley village
                Burley village            
            
        
                This walk starts at the village centre before setting out on a circular walk around the edge of the village. There is a gentle uphill climb along Castle Hill Lane where there are good views across the Avon Valley; the perfect setting for stories about dragons and smugglers. The route passes an ancient hill fort on Castle Hill before descending back to the village and along the edge of the Open Forest. The walks return to the village centre past pretty Forest properties and the Queen's Head pub.            
            
            
    
                 Keyhaven Marshes
                Keyhaven Marshes            
            
        
                Walk via the Solent Way through a nature reserve rich in wildlife. Along the route there are views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight and the Needles and opportunities to watch the ever-changing bird life of Keyhaven Marshes. The path then cuts inland to follow an ancient highway behind the reserve before returning to Keyhaven.            
            
            
    
                 Keyhaven Marshes
                Keyhaven Marshes            
            
        
                Explore one of the premier birdwatching sites on the south coast, on easy, surfaced paths.            
            
            
    
                 Boldre village
                Boldre village            
            
        
                A peaceful and varied walk through country lanes, farmland and an ancient woodland nature reserve. Beginning in the pretty village of Boldre, this is a peaceful and varied walk through country lanes, farmland and an ancient woodland nature reserve. The route is dotted with traditional Forest properties and visits St John the Baptist Church, which has a fascinating literary connection with the village. The walk returns alongside the meandering Lymington River to Boldre Bridge.            
            
            
    
                 Blackwater : Tall Trees Arboretum Link
                Blackwater : Tall Trees Arboretum Link            
            
        
                This is an easy walk through woodland, passing through the Arboretum which houses a beautiful collection of trees from many countries. The walk passes Scrag Hill Nursery and ends with a stroll down a short section of the Tall Trees Trail.            
            
            
    
                 Blackwater : Heartwood Trail
                Blackwater : Heartwood Trail            
            
        
                An easy waymarked walk through the Arboretum to experience the woodland and take in the variety of tree species. There are regular seats with backs to rest on along this route.            
            
            
    
                 Tall Trees Trail alternative
                Tall Trees Trail alternative            
            
         
        
        
                A flat circular walk with views of two enormous redwoods and using a part of the Tall Trees Trail.            
            
            
    
                 Blackwater : Tall Trees Trail
                Blackwater : Tall Trees Trail            
            
         
        
        
                A woodland walk for all seasons. Stimulate your senses on this short trail around the Forestry Commission's Blackwater Arboretum, with its small but nationally important collection of trees from all over the world. Sensory information boards along the trail. This walk takes you past majestic conifers planted in the 1850s, some of the oldest Douglas fir trees in Britain and includes views of two enormous redwoods.            
            
            
    
                 Brockenhurst village
                Brockenhurst village            
            
        
                Brockenhurst is a picturesque village in the heart of the New Forest surrounded by some of the loveliest Forest landscapes. Starting from the village with its famous watersplash, this varied walk takes you across grazed lawns and through riverside woodlands before skirting around the edge of the village to take in some great heathland views. Return through the village to Brockenhurst station.            
            
            
    
                 Lymington Reedbed and the Burrard Monument
                Lymington Reedbed and the Burrard Monument            
            
        
                Stroll along the bird-rich Lymington River, returning via a monument to a local naval hero.            
            
            
    
                 Solent Foreshore
                Solent Foreshore            
            
        
                A rewarding walk using a superb but little-known permissive path along an attractive stretch of the Solent foreshore, returning via parkland and a former WW2 airstrip.            
            
            
    
                 Normandy and Pennington Marshes with Keyhaven Marshes extension
                Normandy and Pennington Marshes with Keyhaven Marshes extension            
            
        
                Saunter on level, well-maintained paths around the creeks and saltmarshes of the Solent with views to Hurst Castle and the Isle of Wight. Includes directions to Lymington town centre. Explore one of the premier birdwatching sites on the south coast, on easy, surfaced paths.            
            
            
    
                 Normandy and Pennington Marshes
                Normandy and Pennington Marshes            
            
        
                Saunter on level, well-maintained paths around the creeks and saltmarshes of the Solent with views to Hurst Castle and the Isle of Wight. Includes directions to Lymington town centre.            
            
            
    
                 Knightwood Oak Stroll
                Knightwood Oak Stroll            
            
        
                Starting from Knightwood Oak car park, this walk visits the largest oak in the forest.            
            
            
    
                 The Needles & Tennyson's Monument from Nodewell Farm
                The Needles & Tennyson's Monument from Nodewell Farm            
            
        
                This walk explores the far west of the Isle of Wight. The route climbs to the Tennyson's Monument set high on Tennyson Down before walking to the viewpoint overlooking the Needles. In addition you get fine views of Alum Bay.            
            
            
    
                 Beaulieu Heath and Hatchet Pond
                Beaulieu Heath and Hatchet Pond            
            
        
                A comprehensive exploration of a classic area of the New Forest, including open heathland, wildlife-rich woodland, and the Forest's largest area of open water.            
            
            
    
                 Bolderwood : Jubilee Grove Trail
                Bolderwood : Jubilee Grove Trail            
            
        
                Wander into Bolderwood and back via the deer viewing platform. Starting from Bolderwood car park this meandering route leads you past the deer fields and some majestic trees, the oldest of which date back to 1860. Unfortunately a large number of trees were lost in the Great Storms of 1987 and 1991, but many new trees have been planted and more will be planted over the coming years.            
            
            
    
                 Bolderwood: Deer Watch Trail
                Bolderwood: Deer Watch Trail            
            
        
                Spot deer on this very short circular walk. This short stroll from Bolderwood car park leads you to a deer viewing platform overlooking fields where wild herds of fallow deer are regularly seen. From Easter to mid-September the herd is fed daily by one of the Forestry England keepers.            
            
            
    
                 Around the Isle of Wight: Yarmouth to Ryde
                Around the Isle of Wight: Yarmouth to Ryde            
            
         
        
        
                Walking on the Coastal Path from Yarmouth to Ryde, enjoy the diversity of the Isle of Wight's landscapes, including the famous Needles, St Catherine's Bay, Tennyson's Monument, and the seaside towns of Shanklin and Sandown. Passing through numerous chines, you will discover the beauty of the Isle of Wight.            
            
            
    
                 The Needles
                The Needles            
            
         
        
        
                From Yarmouth to Freshwater Bay, enjoy the diversity of the Isle of Wight's landscapes, including the famous Needles from all angles and Tennyson's Monument.
This is the first of a series of 6 walks that will take you around the Isle of Wight from west to east on the Coastal Path.            
            
            
    
                 The Needles & Tennyson's Monument from Freshwater Bay
                The Needles & Tennyson's Monument from Freshwater Bay            
            
        
                The chalk downs at the western end of the Isle of Wight offer some excellent walking. This route starts from Freshwater Bay and visits the Tennyson Monument before continuing to the Needles at the Far end of the island. The route also offers a good view of Alum Bay and on the final descent a grand panorama looking east along the coast to St Catherine's Point.            
            
            
    
                 From Freshwater Bay to Brighstone
                From Freshwater Bay to Brighstone            
            
         
        
        
                Walk in the wildest part of the Isle of Wight from Freshwater Bay and its exotic rocks to the little village of Brighstone. Witness the cliff change from chalk to clay and sandstone.
This is the second of a series of 6 walks that will take you around the Isle of Wight from west to east on the Coastal Path.            
            
            
    
                 From Furzey Gardens Around Minstead
                From Furzey Gardens Around Minstead            
            
        
                A lovely circular walk from Furzey Gardens that takes you through Minstead village and into the New Forest. It is a fairly easy walk although it can get muddy in places. The walk starts at Furzey Gardens Car Park (Free) where there is a delightful cafe serving drinks and light refreshments. Furzey Gardens are a charity to help people with learning difficulties and are open to the public. A reasonable donation is requested on entry.            
            
            
    
                 Old Harry & Ballard Down from Studland
                Old Harry & Ballard Down from Studland            
            
         
        
        
                A short Dorset walk that takes in some of the wonderful geological features of the Jurrassic Coast close to Studland. The walk also provides wonderful views across Swanage Bay.            
            
            
    
                 Ashurst stroll
                Ashurst stroll            
            
        
                From Ashurst railway station this short and easy walk explores a variety of landscapes that characterise the New Forest. The route first takes you past open Forest lawns where ponies graze and through Churchplace Inclosure, a timber plantation, before crossing the railway into Ashurst Wood. Then continue along a road that winds pleasantly through ancient pasture woodland and across a grassy lawn to the historic remains of a saltpetre house. Return via a roadside cycle track to Ashurst village.            
            
            
    
                 Godshill and Castle Hill
                Godshill and Castle Hill            
            
        
                This walk takes you along quiet field and woodland paths to the site of an Iron Age hill fort. It then continues to a stream-side hamlet on the edge of Castle Hill. There are views across the beautiful Avon Valley with its wildlife-rich water meadows and pasture and an optional detour to Castle Hill fort before returning along field and woodland paths to Godshill.            
            
            
    
                 Brook to Minstead village
                Brook to Minstead village            
            
        
                Visit the Rufus Stone to discover the mystery surrounding the death of King William II. The route then follows quiet country lanes to the unspoilt village of Minstead where the famous detective writer and spiritualist Sir Arthur Conon Doyle is buried in the grounds of All Saints Church. Return via winding lanes and fields to Canterton and Brook.            
            
            
    
                 Copythorne and Cadnam Common
                Copythorne and Cadnam Common            
            
        
                This walk starts by passing St Mary's Church before winding through Copythorne Common and its interesting mix of woodland and open glades. The route then follows rhododendron and woodland edged tracks to the Cadnam River and the northern commons. Here you can watch ponies grazing before returning through Newbridge and Copythorne Common back to the start.            
            
            
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