Burley Village – Whitten Pond loop from Poors Common SSSI

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Burley Village – Whitten Pond loop from Poors Common SSSI

Moderate

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Burley Village – Whitten Pond loop from Poors Common SSSI

03:48

14.3km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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Woodland Glade and Stream in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

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Picnic Spot Among Fallen Trees, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

take a seat on the fallen trees for a lovely view

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Castleman Corkscrew Disused Railway Path

Highlight • Trail

The path continues onward here towards Burley, however we wanted to go back for cake at the Holmsley tearooms so looped back.

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The Queen's Head pub, Burley

Highlight • Restaurant

The Queen's Head pub was used by smugglers and highwaymen in the 17th century as a stopping point. Old coins, brandy bottles and pistols were discovered in a hidden cellar …

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Burley Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Burley is a charming village where ponies and cattle roam freely. You'll find traditional village stores, old pubs, quaint tearooms and even a cider farm.

The village is centred around …

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Forest

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Marl Close

Forest

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Long Lake

Highlight • Lake

Long Lake is a scenic watering hole situated not too far from Burley. The area is frequented by cows, wild ponies, and a variety of other beautiful wildlife species that call this forest home.

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Burbush Hill Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Free car park at the start of the walk to the Station Tea Rooms

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Whitten Pond

Highlight • Natural

Whitten Pond is in the middle of open heathland south of Burley. The spot is especially popular in the summer months with people coming to relax on the shoreline, eat …

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