A New Forest Meander

Name: A New Forest Meander
Start: 2026-03-21T10:00:00.000+00:00
End: 2026-03-21T14:30:00.000+00:00
Location: If travelling from the east, be aware Google Maps may suggest you do a U turn on the A31 dual carriage way. It is safer to exit the M27 at Junction 1, and take third exit off roundabout, onto the B3079 towards Brook, bearing left at the Bell Inn and follow directions/signposts to Rufus Stone.

A 10 mile circular walk in the New Forest starting from the Rufus Stone via Furzey Gardens, Newtown, Acres Down, Hart Hill and Bolderwood, returning via Withybed Bottom. Walk has c.900 ft ascent/descent. Walk for stop for coffee and lunch breaks so please bring own refreshments. As with all walks in the New Forest at this time of the year ground will be wet/boggy in places. If you use walking poles you might want to bring them to help you on boggy ground