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Matley Wood circular. Anti clockwise

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Overview

Walking mainly on gravel paths heading out into Parkhill Inclosure and Balmerlawn and then onto Brockenhurst for lunch stop.

Return via Standing Hat & Ladycross Lodge (photo Martin Farrow)

Sunday, 8 February 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Lunch stop at Brockenhurst 

Features

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

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 33089 07442
Nearest postcode:
SO43 7FZ
what3words:
shark.cornfield.hiker
Start time:
9:30 am

Park and meet in Matley Wood CP.

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