Bolton's Bench – Bolton's Bench Main Path loop from Ashurst New Forest

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Bolton's Bench – Bolton's Bench Main Path loop from Ashurst New Forest

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Bolton's Bench – Bolton's Bench Main Path loop from Ashurst New Forest

03:54

15.2km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.12 km

Busketts Enclosure

Highlight • Forest

1.92 km

Forest Paths and Wooden Bridge in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

Easily accessible gravel paths from which smaller paths lead off from time to time

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2.33 km

Forest Path by the Bridge, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

A small, beautiful path leads along the river and starts at the bridge. The bridge was completely intact as of September 2023.

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2.52 km

Shallow Water Crossing in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

Since the river usually doesn't have much water, you can just walk through it. Otherwise there is a bridge on the parallel path a little further north-east

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5.23 km

Furzy Lawn Inclosure

Forest

9.25 km

The Woods Cyclery Café & Bike Shop, Lyndhurst

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic bike shop, adventure & gravel bike focussed. Some hire bikes here and more at the sister shop Forest Leisure Cycling at Burley (forestleisurecycling.co.uk/).

Woods stock loads of great walking …

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9.32 km

Black Star Records

Highlight • Structure

Very nice vinyl recordshop with lots of choice.

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9.66 km

Bolton's Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the huge bench on the hill you have a great view of the town. Horses often graze here

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10.6 km

Bolton's Bench Main Path

Highlight • Natural Monument

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?

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