Whitefield Moor – Ober Water loop from Sway

Hiking trails & Routes

Whitefield Moor – Ober Water loop from Sway

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Whitefield Moor – Ober Water loop from Sway

04:17

16.5km

100m

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 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.99 km

Silver Stream Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Handy point at which to cross the stream and keep your feet dry.

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6.75 km

New Forest Ponies

Highlight • Forest

The "wild horses" of the New Forest are, in fact, New Forest ponies, and while they roam freely, they are not truly wild. They are privately owned by local people …

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7.19 km

Ober Water Bridge

Highlight • River

Ober Water Bridge is a great spot to look out for many of the birds, animals and plants of the New Forest, including kingfishers perching beside the forest stream. The …

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8.04 km

Whitefield Moor is a wonderfully atmospheric place that affords stunning heathland views. With woods to explore, Ober Water trickling by and picnic spots aplenty, it’s a place the whole family can enjoy.

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8.13 km

Valley Mires, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

Valley Mires, or bogs, are natural catchments of water in a valley bottom and have their own special communities of plants and insects.

Starting at the woodland edge, look for …

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8.30 km

Ober Water

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a delightful section of trail along Ober Water. Surrounded by shady woodland glades, with the tranquil sound of the stream flowing by, it's a magical place and perfect …

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8.74 km

Ober Water Stream, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a beautiful section of footpath that leads through majestic woodland over the Ober Water river. If you're lucky, you may coincide your visit with some ponies quenching their thirst.

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14.0 km

View of Longslade Bottom

Highlight • Forest

This convenient car park offers great access to surrounding trails and boasts excellent views over Longslade Bottom, a swathe of well-grazed grass and forest.

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16.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.73 km

5.32 km

4.02 km

427 m

Surfaces

5.93 km