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Overview

New Forest walk with some steep hills, on Castle Hill and Godshill inclosure. 4 styles, a few gates and some quiet roads

Thursday, 25 September 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.8km / 6.1mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 17000 16601
Nearest postcode:
SP6 2AY
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Start time:
10:00 am

Castle Hill Car Park. From Brook take B3078 to Godshill, turn right at the Fighting Cocks Pub, then left in about 1/2 mile then the car park is a further mile.

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