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East Dorset Group

We are the East Dorset Ramblers. We offer friendship and company on walks of from 5 to 15 miles from the Purbecks to the New Forest and beyond.

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
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Overview

A circular walk through Bolderwood in the New Forest starting at Anderwood Inclosure and passing the Deer Sanctuary and the Portuguese Fireplace.    Mainly level gravel forest tracks, but can be muddy at times. Bring a packed lunch

Sunday, 16 November 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
165m / 541ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 24932 05675
Nearest postcode:
BH24 4HS
what3words:
moons.skate.settle
Start time:
10:30 am

Anderwood Inclosure picnic area car park (free) off the Lyndhurst Road 0.8 miles west of A35 towards Burley Lodge and 3.2 miles from Burley

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