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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1. Brockenhurst Village — New Forest National Park

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2. Start of the Tall Trees Trail – Ober Heath loop from Brockenhurst

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3. Bolderford Bridge – Brockenhurst Ford loop from New Forest National Park

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

3. Bolderford Bridge – Brockenhurst Ford loop from New Forest National Park

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