We are the Portsmouth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
A 10 mile circular walk in the New Forest starting from the Rufus Stone via Furzey Gardens, Newtown, Acres Down, Hart Hill and Bolderwood, returning via Withybed Bottom. Walk has c.900 ft ascent/descent. Walk for stop for coffee and lunch breaks so please bring own refreshments. As with all walks in the New Forest at this time of the year ground will be wet/boggy in places. If you use walking poles you might want to bring them to help you on boggy ground
Take advantage of this last opportunity for a 'free' walk in the New Forest before the introduction of charging at all Forestry Commission car parks, due to be introduced from 1st Aril 2026.
If travelling from the east, be aware Google Maps may suggest you do a U turn on the A31 dual carriage way. It is safer to exit the M27 at Junction 1, and take third exit off roundabout, onto the B3079 towards Brook, bearing left at the Bell Inn and follow directions/signposts to Rufus Stone.
