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Roydon Woods Nature Reserve

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Roydon Woods Nature Reserve

Recommended by 14 hikers out of 15

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: New Forest National Park

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

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1. Boldre Village — New Forest National Park

7.03km

01:52

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Lymington River Footbridge – Roydon Woods Nature Reserve loop from Boldre

9.43km

02:29

80m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lymington River Footbridge – Calveslease Copse loop from Boldre

15.1km

03:58

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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New Forest National Park

March 6, 2024

This nature reserve is within the New Forest National Park but lies outside the traditional forest boundary. Managed by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, the reserve is a wonderful mix of ancient woodland, heathland, grassland, ponds and streams.

Look out for old boundary banks and coppice stools, where hazel was cut to ground level and new growth harvested for poles and making charcoal. Plants such as Butcher's broom and wild garlic grow where the soil has not been disturbed, and it is a good spot for bluebells in the spring. Please keep dogs on a lead in the reserve.

Mike Cree

May 4, 2024

Roydon Woods nature reserve is an impressive patchwork of wildlife rich habitats, including grassy meadows and ancient copses of conifer and hazel. This nature reserve is beautiful all year round – whenever you choose to visit, you’re sure to be absorbed by the magic of this enchanting ancient woodland.

A great many birds and mammals call Roydon Woods home, including great spotted woodpeckers, nuthatches, skylarks, badgers, voles, stoats and a great many more.

Amongst the dense blocks of woodland are rich floral carpets, which attract a host of beautiful moths and butterflies, including small pearl bordered fritillary. These woods are perfect for birders and wildlife enthusiasts, with a tranquillity and magnificence that will enchant even the most hardened city dweller.

The woods are also home to fungi of all shapes, sizes and colours, including the delicate porcelain fungi.

Robbo

April 24, 2025

Park at Filly Pub and walk along woodland path. Can be very muddy

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Elevation 30 m

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

Roydon Woods Nature Reserve

1. Boldre Village — New Forest National Park

2. Lymington River Footbridge – Roydon Woods Nature Reserve loop from Boldre

3. Lymington River Footbridge – Calveslease Copse loop from Boldre

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