Lyndhurst Village — New Forest National Park

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Lyndhurst Village — New Forest National Park

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Lyndhurst Village — New Forest National Park

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1.14km

10m

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Lyndhurst is often called the capital of the New Forest. It is a charming village with shops, museums, café and a lovely old church to explore. Take a walk along the high street to the gothic church of St Michael and All Angels. Alice Lidell, the inspiration for Alice in Wonderland, is buried in the adjoining graveyard. Bolton's bench is a local landmark and a lovely place to view the New Forest. Please take care not to feed the ponies at Bolton's Bench or to eat food near them, as they can be quite a nuisance.

by New Forest National Park

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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184 m

Lyndhurst High Street

Highlight • Historical Site

Lyndhurst is known as the capital of the New Forest. Lots of cafés here, independent shops, pubs, museums and hotels. The High Street here is very picturesque and has a proper historical feel to it.

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691 m

Bolton's Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bolton's Bench commemorates the 18th century New Forest Master Keeper, the Duke of Bolton. It's a great place to stop and take in the views from under the giant yew tree at the top, stretching from the spire of St. Michael’s & All Angels church in Lyndhurst out across open heathlands, White Moor, Matley Heath and towards the waterside village of Hythe.

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1.14 km

Bolton's Bench Main Path

Highlight • Natural Monument

A very accessible set of paths in the Bolton's Bench / White Moor area here. Lovely, long views in most directions from here. Only a few minutes away from Lyndhurst and lovely, comfortable tracks here... what's not to enjoy?

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547 m

290 m

147 m

115 m

< 100 m

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509 m

268 m

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Tuesday 27 October

17°C

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63 %

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March 17, 2024

Lyndhurst is often called the capital of the New Forest. It is a charming village with shops, museums, café and a lovely old church to explore. Take a walk along the high street to the gothic church of St Michael and All Angels. Alice Lidell, the inspiration for Alice in Wonderland, is buried in the