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Overview

Please join me for this circular walk of just under 9 miles in the heart of the New Forest. Starting at Fritham, it’s still a bit squidgy in patches but most of the walk is on high ground so wasn’t too bad even during the worst of the wet weather. The walk is a mixture of forest and moorland with some gentle inclines but no stiles. The morning walk is about 5 miles with a stop for coffee midway. Lunch is at the High Corner Inn or a picnic nearby. The afternoon mainly sticks to good, easy paths as we make our way back to Fritham.

Thursday, 12 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.2km / 8.8mi
Ascent:
134.4m / 441ft
Type:
circular

Please let me have your lunch order by midday Tuesday. The menu can be found on their website or just google ‘high corner inn’.

Walking poles are probably advisable as it may be a bit slippery in places particularly near any streams.

We will be starting at 10 from the main Fritham car park, straight up the track and then left after the Royal Oak Pub.

 

 

 

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 23052 14054
Nearest postcode:
SO43 7HL
what3words:
pizzeria.conquest.depend
Start time:
10:00 am

Fritham is a small village in the New Forest, accessed from Forest Road, via either Roger Penny Road or Stoney Cross. The car park is up the track just past the Royal Oak Pub, and then to your left.

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