Telegraph Hill, Ashleycross Hill & Hampton Ridge loop — New Forest National Park

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Telegraph Hill, Ashleycross Hill & Hampton Ridge loop — New Forest National Park

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Telegraph Hill, Ashleycross Hill & Hampton Ridge loop — New Forest National Park

05:05

19.2km

190m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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4.92 km

View from Ashleycross Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The top of Ashleycross Hill affords picturesque views across the expansive heathlands and ancient woodlands that make up the New Forest National Park.

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6.49 km

Ashley Walk Bombing Range Direction Arrow

Highlight • Historical Site

Part of the Ashley Walk bombing range. The "arrow" was the illuminated target range direction arrow. It could be illuminated by the use of a on site generator.

In the valley below there were various targets, such as planes and boats.

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6.91 km

Hampton Ridge Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hampton Ridge trig point stands at 100 m above sea level and provides some pleasant views across the expansive New Forest landscape.

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13.1 km

Holly Hatch Cottage and Dockens Water

Highlight • Settlement

Holly Hatch is an enchanting place in the New Forest National Park. It's filled with towering holly trees which provide both some shade, and a pretty scene, and it's nestled next to the flowing Dockens Water river which is a wonderful spot for a picnic.

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15.3 km

Green Pond, Fritham Plain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Green Pond is a watering hole on Fritham Plain, a heathland plateau southwest of Fritham village. Horses and cows can regularly be seen drinking from the pond, so have your camera ready for some great photos.

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