Lyndhurst

The ‘capital’ of the New Forest, Lyndhurst is the bustling heart of the forest. It’s the starting point for many walking routes heading out onto the open forest.

See the full list of Lyndhurst walks below.

Lyndhurst has plenty of pubs, teashops, cafes and restaurants for you to refuel before or after your walk. You’ll also find the New Forest Heritage Centre in the main village car park.

Walking routes are a short distance from the village centre. The iconic Bolton’s Bench is a popular draw to see the famous New Forest ponies and it’s also the starting point for our walk taking in Pondhead Inclosure and along the Ridge with views over White Moor.

South of the village is Beechen Lane which is an ideal point for accessing walking and cycling tracks. Pinkney Lane, off Chapel Lane, takes you in the direction of Bank and Brick Kiln Inclosure.

Our Brockenhurst-Lyndhurst loop walk is a great way to explore both villages and the surrounding countryside and forest. Or discover more about the history of the village and is notable residents over the years on our Lyndhurst Explorer walk.

See the full list of Lyndhurst walks below.

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Lyndhurst Walks

Swan Green

Swan Green

From the old cricket pitch at Swan Green, through the woods to the hamlet of Emery Down.

Start: Swan Green car park

Distance: 1 miles

Pondhead Inclosure

Pondhead Inclosure

Follow the circular trail in Pondhead Inclosure - see bluebells in spring and the explore the hazel coppice woodland.

Start: Park Pale car park

Distance: 2 miles

Pondhead and Beechen Lane

Pondhead and Beechen Lane

Famous for its bluebells in spring, Pondhead on the southern edge of Lyndhurst, is one of the New Forest’s most biodiverse inclosures.

Start: Beechen Lane

Distance: 4 miles

Shatterford & Denny Wood

Shatterford & Denny Wood

A circular walk that perfectly illustrates the diverse range of heath, woods and wetland habitats that make up the New Forest.

Start: Shatterford car park

Distance: 3 miles

Denny Wood

Denny Wood

A walk through the secluded woodlands of Denny Wood, with its fine ancient oak and beech trees.

Start: Denny Wood campsite / Matley Wood car park

Distance: 6 miles

Millyford Bridge

Millyford Bridge

This walks takes you through several inclosures in the heart of the New Forest as well as passing a reminder of the role the forest played in World War One.

Start: Millyford Bridge car park

Distance: 4 miles

Rhinefield’s Tall Trees

Rhinefield’s Tall Trees

This walk at Blackwater takes you through the majestic redwoods and firs that were planted in the late 1850s as Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.

Start: Blackwater or Brock Hill car parks

Distance: 2 miles

Puckpits (from Acres Down)

Puckpits (from Acres Down)

A short circular walk on gravel tracks from Acres Down car park taking in tranquil woodland and fine forest views.

Start: Acres Down car park

Distance: 2.5 miles

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