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Hatchet Pond – Bolton's Bench loop from Lyndhurst

Hatchet Pond – Bolton's Bench loop from Lyndhurst

Moderate

4.9

(12)

riders

Hatchet Pond – Bolton's Bench loop from Lyndhurst

01:37

29.8km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.73 km

Gravel paths through Denny Wood

Highlight • Cycleway

Denny Wood is a superb ancient and ornamental woodland. You are likely to see fallow and roe deer amongst the beech and oak trees as you cycle along the traffic-free gravel route.

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5.99 km

Wooden Gate to New Forest National Park

Highlight • Rest Area

7.19 km

Parkhill Inclosure

Forest

10.7 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 …

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12.4 km

Heathland in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

16.4 km

Beautiful serene pond set into the roadside heathland. Can make a beautiful spot for watching the sunset but gets busy in the summer. There’s usually an ice cream van on the entrance to the car park on Hatchet Road.

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18.8 km

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

Nice and hard compact gravel even in winter

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21.8 km

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice smooth gravel riding on the national cycle route. Busy with cyclists of all abilities at the weekend.

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29.0 km

Bolton's Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bolton's Bench commemorates the 18th century New Forest Master Keeper, the Duke of Bolton. It's a great place to stop and take in the views from under the giant yew …

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29.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

7.73 km

4.50 km

4.08 km

1.96 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.5 km

10.9 km

879 m

488 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 8 August

29°C

11°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

March 26, 2022,Off Road Off Track

This route in March has a few short choppy climbs, fast descents, wading through bogs, climbing over trees and hopefully ducking under other trees before it’s too late:) hard work in places but very rewarding. You will get wet and muddy and likely bruised and scratched:) enjoy:)

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Hatchet Pond – Bolton's Bench loop from Lyndhurst

Gravel paths through Denny Wood

Wooden Gate to New Forest National Park

Round Pond, Lodge Heath

Heathland in New Forest National Park

Hatchet Pond

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Gravel Path in New Forest National Park

Bolton's Bench

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