Price: £6.00
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- Date: Thu 1st August
- Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Location Name: Rockford Common Car Park
- Address: Rockford Common, High Wood Lane, Poulner, BH24 3ND, United Kingdom
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Walk Description:
Rockford common is an area of open heathland and woodland. The area is rich in wildlife and is an SSSI.
It is usual to see New Forest ponies and donkeys.
From the carpark a short walk uphill takes us up to the lowland heath. The paths are mainly grassy or gravel and can be muddy.
From this part of the heath a series of forest tracks takes us over to the Great Linford inclosure where we take a loop through the woods before coming back out onto the high plateau of Red Shoot plain just above Appleslade inclosure.
There are stunning views in every direction as we circle back with the area of Mockbegger on our right.
At the end of the walk is a viewpoint towards Blashford lakes nature reserve which are former gravel pits.
Hockey's farmshop and cafe is a three minute drive for optional refreshments after our walk. Toilets in carpark.
Location Notes:
Plenty of free parking. No facilities but this car park is just along the road from the Alice Lilse pub. It is near the Blashford Lakes and you can get to it off the A338 or from the A31 Poulner exit. Nearest cafe/deli/butchers/toilets is at Hockey's farm shop 5 mins away.
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