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New Forest Group

We are the New Forest Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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

Overview

Forest circular walk from Oakley car park (near Burley)

: Leaders Mike & Julie on 07974 392128

Saturday, 23 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
12:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

NOTE 1: If the car park at Oakley becomes full, there is additional parking diagonally opposite at Lucy Hill car park.
NOTE 2: Muddy areas and shallow stream (depth 2 inches) to cross - bring suitable footwear

Booking not required for this walk – you are welcome to join us at the start point.
The walk leaves at 10:00. We recommend arriving at the start at about quarter to ten.

Please car share if possible.

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 22568 04572
Nearest postcode:
BH24 4HP
what3words:
cocoons.birthing.practical
Start time:
10:00 am

Note for Satnav users. The start point does not have a postcode, the car park is off Lyndhurst Road, the nearest postcode shown is along another road (Mill Lane).

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