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Ober Water – Start of the Tall Trees Trail loop from Brockenhurst

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Ober Water – Start of the Tall Trees Trail loop from Brockenhurst

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Ober Water – Start of the Tall Trees Trail loop from Brockenhurst

05:59

23.1km

130m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.09 km

Ober Water Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A wooden bridge spans over the Ober Water River, encompassing scenes of woodlands, water and grazing ponies.

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4.40 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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4.42 km

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 for a picnic. If you're here on a warm summer’s day, why not refresh yourself with a paddle in the clear water?

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7.37 km

Holm Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Holm Hill is an area of open heathland situated in the stunning New Forest National Park. The area is characterised by towering wind-blown Scots pine trees, sandy knolls, and various bogs.

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10.2 km

Black Water Stream Crossing

Highlight • Natural

You might need to remove boots/socks & paddle across here. ....We did :-)

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11.1 km

Start of the Tall Trees Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

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11.1 km

Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

Blackwater has some of the oldest and most striking firs in all of the New Forest. These impressive trees were planted in the 1850s to create what is now known as Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.

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11.8 km

Poundhill Inclosure

Forest

13.9 km

Brinken Wood

Forest

20.6 km

New Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural

Walk through the diverse and breathtaking landscape of the New Forest. The park is characterised by its ancient woodlands, expansive heathland, and abundance of wildlife including its iconic New Forest ponies, deer, and rare bird species.

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23.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

5.67 km

2.36 km

218 m

Surfaces

7.90 km

7.55 km

4.02 km

2.62 km

997 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 23 June

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Ober Water – Start of the Tall Trees Trail loop from Brockenhurst

Ober Water Bridge

Ober Water Stream, New Forest National Park

Ober Water

Holm Hill

Black Water Stream Crossing

Start of the Tall Trees Trail

Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, New Forest National Park

New Forest National Park

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