This interesting and easy-going trail takes you past majestic conifers planted in the 1850s, some of the oldest Douglas fir trees in Britain and two enormous redwoods. Information boards provide facts about the tallest, heaviest and toughest trees in the world.

Stancombe

September 27, 2020

Can get busy as a tourist hotspot. Nice safe walking paths away from the roads.

Mike Cree

February 18, 2024

From the car park walk under the wooden archway and cross over the road, the marker posts guide you along a shady path beneath mighty Douglas fir trees and redwoods that were planted during the reign of Queen Victoria.

Along the trail you will encounter the biggest trees in the New Forest – the giant, commonly known as the Wellingtonia coast redwood. The giant sequoia tree can grow to be the largest living thing on earth.

You will also see many Douglas fir trees. They have extremely thick corky bark that helps protect them from fire and insect damage – just like the coast redwood trees. Douglas fir trees are very valuable as a timber tree, as their wood is very hard and durable.

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Elevation 40 m

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

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