Brockenhurst is named after a Saxon manor known as Broceste in the Domesday Book. It's also traditionally said to mean 'Badger Hill Wood', although 'Broken Wooded Hill' might be more likely as the area is divided by many streams.

Andy Taskis

October 5, 2024

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Easy level walk into Brockenhurst combining nice countryside with shops and restaurants.

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Best Hikes to Brockenhurst Village: Highlights

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1. Brockenhurst Village — New Forest National Park

8.62km

02:11

20m

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

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2. Whitefield Moor – Start of the Tall Trees Trail loop from Brockenhurst

17.0km

04:24

100m

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

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3. Ober Water – Start of the Tall Trees Trail loop from Brockenhurst

23.4km

06:03

130m

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

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Elevation 20 m

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

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Brockenhurst Village: Highlights

1. Brockenhurst Village — New Forest National Park

2. Whitefield Moor – Start of the Tall Trees Trail loop from Brockenhurst

3. Ober Water – Start of the Tall Trees Trail loop from Brockenhurst

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