Walk #801: A circular walk from Brockenhurst to Burley
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General Data
| Date Walked | 04/12/2007 |
| County | Hampshire |
| Start Location | Brockenhurst station |
| End Location | Brockenhurst station |
| Start time | 07.42 |
| End time | 16.27 |
| Distance | 23.5 miles |
| Description | This should have been a pleasant walk through the New Forest, which was unfortunately slightly spoilt by the weather and boggy ground underfoot. |
| Pack | Today I carried my 30-litre Karrimor rucksack, filled with waterproofs, a book and other odds and ends. |
| Condition | I feel absolutely fine after this walk. |
| Weather | The day was cloudy, with frequent prolonged periods of light drizzle. these were not heavy enough to force me to put my coat on, and it was surprisingly mild for the time of year. |
| OS map | Landranger number 196 (The Solent & The Isle of Wight, Southampton & Portsmouth) and Landranger number 195 (Bournemouth & Purbeck, Wimborne Minster & Ringwood) |
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General Walk Information
| Leg | To | Time | Grid reference |
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| 1 | Brockenhust station | 07.42 | SU3013402035 |
| 2 | Footpath / track junction | 08.10 | SU3132800500 |
| 3 | A337 in Setley | 08.25 | SU3023200214 |
| 4 | Cater's Cottage | 08.47 | SU2860400396 |
| 5 | Bridge under road | 09.11 | SU2664600220 |
| 6 | Car park near Wooton Bridge | 09.33 | SZ2506899729 |
| 7 | Track in Brownhill Inclosure | 09.50 | SZ2392799906 |
| 8 | A35 | 10.10 | SZ2284299901 |
| 9 | Track in Holmsley Inclosure | 10.25 | SZ2224599731 |
| 10 | Road by caravan site | 10.40 | SZ2141999036 |
| 11 | Road junction at Cross Ways | 11.04 | SU1997700083 |
| 12 | Road near Whitten Pond | 11.20 | SU2011201332 |
| 13 | Bend in road | 11.34 | SU2022902362 |
| 14 | The Burley Inn, Burley | 11.49 to 12.24 | SU2104703016 |
| 15 | Road junction | 12.45 | SU2241702491 |
| 16 | Road / track junction | 13.11 | SU2319203061 |
| 17 | Track | 13.30 | SU2395803980 |
| 18 | A35 near Blackwater Bridge | 14.02 | SU2543504841 |
| 19 | Track | 14.17 | SU2620705063 |
| 20 | Junction with road on Brock Hill | 14.32 | SU2675105785 |
| 21 | Track near footbridge | 14.50 | SU2763506033 |
| 22 | Footbridge | 15.07 | SU2814705051 |
| 23 | Footbridge near Queen Bower | 15.21 | SU2878304517 |
| 24 | Track to south of Bolderford Bridge | 15.40 | SU2864503660 |
| 25 | Road junction near Ober Lodge | 15.58 | SU2851002615 |
| 26 | Road junction with Meerut Road | 16.12 | SU2953202582 |
| 27 | Brockenhust station | 16.27 | SU3013402035 |
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Notes
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Directions
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Distances
| From | To | Distance (m) | Ascent (ft) | Descent (ft) |
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| Brockenhurst station | Burley | 12.5 | 794 | 666 |
| Burley | Brockenhurst station | 11.0 | 299 | 427 |
This makes a total distance of miles, with 1093 feet of ascent and 1093 feet of descent.
Disclaimer
Please note that I take no responsibility for anything that may happen when following these directions. If you intend to follow this route, then please use the relevant maps and check the route out before you go out. As always when walking, use common sense and you should be fine.
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