Hatchet Pond – Round Pond, Lodge Heath loop from Beaulieu

Hatchet Pond – Round Pond, Lodge Heath loop from Beaulieu

Easy

5.0

(3)

riders

Hatchet Pond – Round Pond, Lodge Heath loop from Beaulieu

00:45

13.3km

60m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

304 m

Hatchet Pond

Highlight • Natural Monument

'Hatchet Pond is the largest body of water within the Crown Lands of the New Forest. A shallow lake surrounded by semi-natural heathland that's grazed by cattle, ponies and donkeys

Tip by

3.80 km

Heathland in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.21 km

Opened in 1942, RAF Beaulieu was used by both British and American forces during the Second World War. The airstrip and surrounding roads are now traffic free cycling and walking paths with some sections being used to fly model planes.

Tip by

5.46 km

Round Pond, Lodge Heath

Highlight • Lake

Roundhill Campsite is situated on the picturesque woodland road crossing Lodge Heath, between Beaulieu and Brockenhurst.

It’s a great base for those wanting to explore the New Forest National Park …

Tip by

5.61 km

Donkeys in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Little donkey catching some rays. Keep your eyes out for them, they roam all over the New Forest.

Tip by

10.8 km

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

Nice and hard compact gravel even in winter

Tip by

12.3 km

Thatched-Roof House With Fox Sculptures

Highlight • Other

lovely thatch roof

Tip by

13.2 km

Bench overlooking Hatchet Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Hatchet Pond is the largest area of fresh water in the New Forest and is home to a diverse array of wildlife. From Beaulieu Road, you can drop into the …

Tip by