'Hatchet Pond is the largest body of water within the Crown Lands of the New Forest. A shallow lake surrounded by semi-natural heathland that's grazed by cattle, ponies and donkeys

The pond was created about 200 years ago by the damming of the Hatchet stream to power a local mill. Since the pond’s creation a wonderful array of wildlife now call the pond home, including over a third of all species of wetland plants found in the UK and many freshwater insect species, like dragonflies.'

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Geoff

February 10, 2024

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Great open roads out here and plenty of room for cars to pass.

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3. Eling Harbour – Eling Marina loop from Millbrook

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Location: East Boldre, New Forest, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Beaulieu Mill Pond – Lepe Coastal Road loop from Totton

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