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A fantastic woodland walk that climbs up and over the gentle Acres Down heathland with panoramic views to the south of the forest
Lyndhurst - A gem of a woodland walk with towering views and a reptilian excursion
This walk takes in a full variety of forest woodland, Acres Down Heath with a diversion to the Reptile Centre.
Around 9 -12 Miles
09:45-16:00
White Moor, Swan Green and Acres Down
Check out the map, details and directions below for how to get to walk start
A walk leaders favourite. Taking a long loop to the west of Lyndhurst this walk passes through some of most stunning broadleaf woodland the New Forest has to offer. The walk passes around and through a stretch of stunning birch woodland fringing a 'lawn' where deer can often be seen grazing.
The walk climbs up out of the woodland onto the heathland topped Acres Down where on a clear day you can see Sway Tower and across the broadleaf canopy. Soon the route plunges back into woodland and the skirts around some of the inclosures but never far away from the larger trees.
A brief diversion can be made to explore the New Forest Reptile Centre where depending on the time of years sun bathing adders can be viewed.
Walk information
This guided walk starts about 5-15 minutes from Lyndhurst. The village car park (paid) has a public convenience and offers all day parking. The village also has others pubs, tea shops, a village shop and various craft and gift shops. Car parking is also available at the other start places (no charge). This walk will start from one of three locations. The usual starting place will be White Moor car park. Swan Green may be used is participants want to walk to the start from Lyndhurst. Acres Down starts near the campsite and a fantastic farm shop offering cream teas at the end of the walk!
Directions to Lyndhurst guided walk/s
Swan Green - car park
Directly opposite the Swan Green Inn
Nearest Post Code SO43 7DW
Grid Reference SU289082 (car park)
Street map link http://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=428974&Y=108241&A=Y&Z=110
Acres Down car park
Continue past the part shop to the end of the track.
Nearest Post Code SO43 7GE
Grid Reference SU267097 (car park)
Street map link http://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=426789&Y=109764&A=Y&Z=110
White Moor car park
Continue past the part shop to the end of the track.
Nearest Post Code SO43 7DZ
Grid Reference SU275080 (car park)
Street map link http://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=427581&Y=108010&A=Y&Z=115
Swan Green
From Lyndhurst on foot.
Swan Green is about 1.5 miles from lyndhurst town centre.
From Lyndhurst High Street head up hill against the traffic direction, cross at the light or crossing by school to school side of road. Keep heading along same road High Street which joins the A35 Bournemouth Road then take next right opposite the Swan pub, the car park is just up the hill on the other side of the green. If you are using public transport or staying in Lyndhurst email Nigel who may be able to sort out a lift.
From Southampton and north
Swam green and James Hill can be most easily accessed from the A35 Lyndhurst to Bournemouth/Christchurch raod. From the north and east head through Lyndhurst and on the Main Road two lane one way system look for signs for Christchurch A35. Follow these directions up Chapel Street and then left at the next junction. Look out for signs to Emery Down and take the next right directly opposite the Swan Pub sigh posted Emery Down.
The Swan car park is about 150 metres up the hill on the left immediately after the cattle grid.
From New Forest south
Take the A337 through Brockenhurst and as you approach Lyndhurst take a left turn signposted A35 Christchurch and New Milton. Follow these directions up Chapel Street and then left at the next junction. Look out for signs to Emery Down and take the next right directly opposite the Swan Pub sigh posted Emery Down.
The Swan Green car park is about 150 metres up the hill on the left immediately after the cattle grid.
From Bournemouth direction
Take the A35 towards Lyndhurst. Past Bank as you drop into the outskirts of Lyndhurst turn left signposted to Emery Down directly opposite the Swan pub.
The Swan car park is about 150 metres up the hill on the left immediately after the cattle grid.
Directly opposite the Swan Green Inn
Nearest Post Code SO43 7DW
Grid Reference SU289082 (car park)
Street map link http://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=428974&Y=108241&A=Y&Z=110
Acres Down car park
Continue past the part shop to the end of the track.
Nearest Post Code SO43 7GE
Grid Reference SU267097 (car park)
Street map link http://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=426789&Y=109764&A=Y&Z=110
White Moor car park
Continue past the part shop to the end of the track.
Nearest Post Code SO43 7DZ
Grid Reference SU275080 (car park)
Street map link http://streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=427581&Y=108010&A=Y&Z=115
Swan Green
From Lyndhurst on foot.
Swan Green is about 1.5 miles from lyndhurst town centre.
From Lyndhurst High Street head up hill against the traffic direction, cross at the light or crossing by school to school side of road. Keep heading along same road High Street which joins the A35 Bournemouth Road then take next right opposite the Swan pub, the car park is just up the hill on the other side of the green. If you are using public transport or staying in Lyndhurst email Nigel who may be able to sort out a lift.
From Southampton and north
Swam green and James Hill can be most easily accessed from the A35 Lyndhurst to Bournemouth/Christchurch raod. From the north and east head through Lyndhurst and on the Main Road two lane one way system look for signs for Christchurch A35. Follow these directions up Chapel Street and then left at the next junction. Look out for signs to Emery Down and take the next right directly opposite the Swan Pub sigh posted Emery Down.
The Swan car park is about 150 metres up the hill on the left immediately after the cattle grid.
From New Forest south
Take the A337 through Brockenhurst and as you approach Lyndhurst take a left turn signposted A35 Christchurch and New Milton. Follow these directions up Chapel Street and then left at the next junction. Look out for signs to Emery Down and take the next right directly opposite the Swan Pub sigh posted Emery Down.
The Swan Green car park is about 150 metres up the hill on the left immediately after the cattle grid.
From Bournemouth direction
Take the A35 towards Lyndhurst. Past Bank as you drop into the outskirts of Lyndhurst turn left signposted to Emery Down directly opposite the Swan pub.
The Swan car park is about 150 metres up the hill on the left immediately after the cattle grid.
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Start location/s map
Choose a location
Swan Green car park
Brighton Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
50.872947,-1.589591
Acres Down car park
Brighton Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
50.886747,-1.620532
White Moor
Brighton Road, St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
50.870938,-1.609405
