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Silver Stream Footbridge – Ober Water Bridge loop from Sway

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Silver Stream Footbridge – Ober Water Bridge loop from Sway

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Silver Stream Footbridge – Ober Water Bridge loop from Sway

04:28

17.2km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.99 km

Silver Stream Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Handy point at which to cross the stream and keep your feet dry.

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6.75 km

The "wild horses" of the New Forest are, in fact, New Forest ponies, and while they roam freely, they are not truly wild. They are privately owned by local people known as Commoners, who have historic rights to graze their livestock on the open Forest.

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7.19 km

Ober Water Bridge

Highlight • River

Ober Water Bridge is a great spot to look out for many of the birds, animals and plants of the New Forest, including kingfishers perching beside the forest stream. The walk also gives you a chance to look for red deer on the heath and woodpeckers in the woodland - keep your eyes peeled!

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7.87 km

Ober Water

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a delightful section of trail along Ober Water. Surrounded by shady woodland glades, with the tranquil sound of the stream flowing by, it's a magical place and perfect for a picnic. If you're here on a warm summer’s day, why not refresh yourself with a paddle in the clear water?

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8.31 km

Ober Water Stream, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a beautiful section of footpath that leads through majestic woodland over the Ober Water river. If you're lucky, you may coincide your visit with some ponies quenching their thirst.

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9.17 km

Thatched Cottage on North Weirs Road

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

11.1 km

Brockenhurst Village: Highlights

Highlight • Rest Area

Brockenhurst is named after a Saxon manor known as Broceste in the Domesday Book. It's also traditionally said to mean 'Badger Hill Wood', although 'Broken Wooded Hill' might be more likely as the area is divided by many streams.

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14.7 km

View of Longslade Bottom

Highlight • Forest

This convenient car park offers great access to surrounding trails and boasts excellent views over Longslade Bottom, a swathe of well-grazed grass and forest.

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17.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.49 km

5.52 km

4.13 km

1.03 km

Surfaces

5.72 km

3.96 km

3.31 km

3.20 km

513 m

373 m

Elevation

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Thursday 11 June

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Silver Stream Footbridge – Ober Water Bridge loop from Sway

Silver Stream Footbridge

New Forest Ponies

Ober Water Bridge

Ober Water

Ober Water Stream, New Forest National Park

Thatched Cottage on North Weirs Road

Brockenhurst Village: Highlights

View of Longslade Bottom

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