Walking Britain New Forest Walk
Frogham and the Hampton Ridge
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Walk Route Description
Dave & his dog, Logan, go on a gentle walk in the New Forest, from Frogham to Hampton Ridge. The circular route takes them across some wonderful heathland and in to atmospheric woods before finishing up on Hampton Ridge (where the views are stunning). Along the way they come across Donkeys, Ponies & Cattle as well as some evidence of the area's history during World War Two.
Other walks nearby
Walk 2666 A walk in the north west of the New Forest - easy/mod - 9.3 miles/15 km
Walk 3547 Eyeworth Pond & Ashley Cross from Fritham - easy - 4.4 miles/7.2 km
Walk 3553 Bolderwood & Canadian Memorial - easy - 2.0 miles/3.3 km
Walk 3539 Holmhill Inclosure from Millyford Bridge - easy - 2.5 miles/4.1 km
Walk 3561 Burley & Castle Hill - easy - 4.3 miles/7 km
Walk 3560 Blackwater Tall Tree trail near Lyndhurst - easy - 2.2 miles/3.6 km
Walk 3554 Lyndhurst circular walk - easy - 2.9 miles/4.7 km
Walk 1612 Lyndhurst Circular - easy/mod - 7.5 miles/12.2 km
Walk 3639 Rhinefield Walk near Brockenhurst - easy - 5.6 miles/9.1 km
Walk 3538 RAF Holmsley South near Bransgore - easy - 2.5 miles/4.1 km
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