This tidal pond is trapped between the land and Hurst Spit, with marshes to the north and south. If you're keen on spotting sea and shoreline birds, this is a fantastic place to do it. All sorts of feathery characters tiptoe around here, using their long beaks to extract tasty morsels from the mud and shallows.

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Sturt Pond itself is tidal, and the reserve also includes Dane Stream, reedbeds, lagoons and saltmarsh. These habitats attract many birds, and there is also an area of grassland which is grazed by New Forest ponies.

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1. Sturt Pond — New Forest National Park

2.42km

00:37

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2. Hurst Spit – Hurst Point Lighthouse loop from Milford on Sea

6.76km

01:42

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3. Keyhaven Harbour – Normandy Lagoon Nature Reserve loop from Milford-on-Sea

20.9km

05:16

20m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Milford On Sea, New Forest, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Sturt Pond

1. Sturt Pond — New Forest National Park

2. Hurst Spit – Hurst Point Lighthouse loop from Milford on Sea

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