Ashurst Stroll — New Forest National Park

Hiking trails & Routes

Ashurst Stroll — New Forest National Park

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Ashurst Stroll — New Forest National Park

01:09

4.53km

10m

Hiking

From Ashurst railway station, this short and easy walk explores a variety of landscapes that characterise the New Forest. The route first takes you past open Forest lawns where ponies graze and through Churchplace Inclosure (a timber plantation) before crossing the railway into Ashurst Wood. Eventually, when walking through the…

by New Forest National Park

Last updated: August 14, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.07 km

Churchplace Inclosure

Highlight • Forest

First established in 1810, Churchplace Inclosure is a predominantly oak and beech woodland that has been fenced off from grazing animals. It is a good example of sustainable woodland management …

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2.12 km

Crook Hill Railway Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely, surrounded by woodland, bridge over the rail line - perfect for some trainspotting! To the east, the woodland of Churchplace Inclosure; to the west, Ashurst Wood. A quiet and serene place.

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2.54 km

Tree-Lined Road Between Ashurst Lodge and Lyndhurst Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A very beautiful and peaceful stretch of a quiet road between Ashurst Lodge (south) and Lyndhurst Road (north). Nearer Lyndhurst Road, spot the site of Saltpetre House, earthwork remains of a 16th century saltpetre house (the raw material for gunpowder).

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4.53 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.46 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.25 km

2.16 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

17°C

8°C

14 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

March 17, 2024

From Ashurst railway station, this short and easy walk explores a variety of landscapes that characterise the New Forest.  The route first takes you past open Forest lawns where ponies graze and through Churchplace Inclosure (a timber plantation) before crossing the railway into Ashurst Wood. Eventually