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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

Leisurely pace circular walk from Rockford Common National Trust car park  via Avon Valley Footpath and Bigsburn Hill.

Leader Carole Mob 07943 555615  

Saturday, 2 August 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
12:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Please bring plenty of water and sun protection if it is hot as some sections of the walk have no shade.

NOTE THE EARLIER START TIME to avoid some of the heat of the day

Booking not required for this walk – you are welcome to join us at the start point.
The walk leaves at 09:30. We recommend arriving at the start at about quarter past nine.

Please car share if possible.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SU 16399 08301
Nearest postcode:
BH24 3NF
what3words:
outer.troubled.ditching
Start time:
9:30 am

Note for Satnav users. The start point does not have a postcode, the nearest postcode shown is for Moyles Court School which is some distance from the car park.

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