New Forest Classic

South Wiltshire Group

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Overview

Starting from Hale Purlieu carpark. The walk goes over Hale Purlieu to near Hatchet Green along Strickland Plantation into Godshill Enclosure then returns to the carpark via Densome corner. There is only one significant ascent and descent with varied Heathland and Woodland stretches.

Sunday, 25 May 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 12:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SU 18853 17681
Nearest postcode:: SP6 2QZ
what3words:: flaking.rabble.firelight

Start time:: 10:00 am

Hale Purlieu car park

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Join now for just £3.58 per month