Sunday Walk: Brockenhurst Circular

10.5 miles 16.8 km. Difficulty: 1 or 2 out of 10
An easy walk in The New Forest National Park. You cross Balmer Lawn, to the north of Brockenhurst, then enter a densely wooded part, emerging just south of Lyndhurst. After lunch, at one of two pubs, the route turns south though Gritnam Wood and Hursthill Inclosure before crossing the more open Black Knowl and returning to Brockenhurst for tea.
Trains: Get the 09:35 (possibly Weymouth) train from Waterloo (Clapham Junction 9:45) arriving at Brockenhurst 11.16. Return trains are at xx:09 and xx:33. Get a return to Brockenhurst.
Lunch at either the Oak Inn, Bank (023 8028 2350) or earlier at The Crown Stiirrup in Clayhill.
Tea The Thatched Cottage, tea room in Brockenhurst is suggested
There are several pubs in Brockenhurst including the curiously named Snakecatcher near the station. (Don't try out any of Mr Tiger's snake jokes there. Once you've serpent your money they'll tell you you've adder nuff).
Directions here
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