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Bolton's Bench is a well-known natural knoll and landmark situated on the edge of Lyndhurst, the "capital" of the New Forest. A prominent ancient yew tree grows at the top of the hill, which is surrounded by grassy lawns where the New Forest's famous ponies, donkeys, and cattle often graze freely. According to a medieval tale, a dragon that terrorized the nearby village of Bisterne was slain on the site by a knight named Sir Maurice de Berkeley. The dragon's body supposedly became the hill, and the ancient yew trees grew where the knight and his hounds later died.

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If you're a seasoned hiking rambler ( The fastshow ), like me you'd have seen all sorts of things made and constructed in the forest, one of my favourite was in Beddgelert where there werer 100's of little houses built at the bottom of trees for the fairies, yes I built one!!! it's in my North Wales collection. I'm going off track a bit.. where was I? oh yes, the sshticks!!! grab a sshi load of sticks, place them against a tree, keep going until you build an awesome den, or til you get bored. I didn't get bored. I built an awesome den!!! This section has some pretty awesome dens made.

there is a purpose built platform which overlooks a large meadow. The platform is just a short walk from the car park. This is a great place if you're looking to get some great photo opportunities of the natural surroundings of the New Forest as well as the wildlife that surrounds the area. There is also information panels giving you more information about the deer found in the New Forest.

Sorry I really don't like the Rodger Penny Way, as a local I try not to ride it anymore.. I'd go through Woodgreen, Lover, Passed Hampworth Golf Course, No Mans Land... much quieter roads... On the way back most of my routes go into Ringwood... and through the forest from there (I live near Lyndhurst)

A very accessible set of paths in the Bolton's Bench / White Moor area here. Lovely, long views in most directions from here. Only a few minutes away from Lyndhurst and lovely, comfortable tracks here... what's not to enjoy?

A huge Yew Tree sits atop Bolton's Bench which offers commanding views across the New Forest. It is often known as simply 'The Bench' and is considered the gateway to the National Park. It is in memory of the Duke of Bolton a master keeper of the New Forest in the 18th century.

The Bolderwood Arboretum Ornamental Drive passes right passed a deer sanctuary which is also home to some ancient Douglas fir trees. If you have any spare time on your ride it is worth visiting the viewing platform to see the deer,