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South East England

Whitten Pond – The Old Level Crossing loop from Holmsley

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Whitten Pond – The Old Level Crossing loop from Holmsley

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4.5

(10)

39

hikers

Whitten Pond – The Old Level Crossing loop from Holmsley

01:16

4.93km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

672 m

Pond in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful water hole in the forest. Lots of contrasting colours, probably best enjoyed at sun rise, or sun set.

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2

2.10 km

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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3

2.17 km

Wildlife by the Water in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

4

2.25 km

Waterhole with Wild Horses and Cattle, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural

beautiful horses sharing the water hole with cattle

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5

4.24 km

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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6

4.32 km

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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7

4.52 km

Castleman’s Corkscrew Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Long, flat, wide gravel trail - perfect for avoiding Burley village or the cars in the main road.

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8

4.65 km

The Old Level Crossing

Highlight • Structure

Lovely spot out in the New Forest if you're walking along the heath near the Youth Hostel you can stop here and there is a shop.

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B

4.93 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

960 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

1.96 km

116 m

< 100 m

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