United Kingdom
England
South East England
Hampshire
New Forest
East Boldre
Hatchet Pond
United Kingdom
England
South East England
Hampshire
New Forest
East Boldre
Hatchet Pond
Road Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 58 out of 60 road cyclists
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: New Forest National Park
Location: East Boldre, New Forest, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom
'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 donkeysThe 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.'[forestryengland]
September 1, 2020
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