Bolderford Bridge – Ober Heath loop from New Forest

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Bolderford Bridge – Ober Heath loop from New Forest

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Bolderford Bridge – Ober Heath loop from New Forest

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16.1km

50m

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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 23, 2026

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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3.70 km

Bolderford Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

At Bolderford Bridge the tributaries of Ober Water and Highland Water join to become the Lymington River which flows into the Solent at Lymington.

During the summer months, this section …

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4.37 km

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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6.27 km

Footpath Along the Stream in New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Plenty of shade on this beautiful little path

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6.91 km

Brockenhurst Village: Highlights

Highlight • Rest Area

Brockenhurst is named after a Saxon manor known as Broceste in the Domesday Book. It's also traditionally said to mean 'Badger Hill Wood', although 'Broken Wooded Hill' might be more likely as the area is divided by many streams.

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9.68 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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10.6 km

Ober Heath

Highlight • Natural

Whilst you don't normally need to follow designated paths when crossing heath lands, be careful there are some waterways here which can be hard to cross, especially in wet weather

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11.3 km

Pine Trees Rest Spot in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

11.9 km

Highland Water Stream

Highlight • River

Along the trail you will encounter the biggest trees in the New Forest – the giant, commonly known as the Wellingtonia coast redwood. The giant sequoia tree can grow to …

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