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Highland Water Bridge – Portuguese Fireplace Memorial loop from New Forest National Park

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South East England

Highland Water Bridge – Portuguese Fireplace Memorial loop from New Forest National Park

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4.9

(42)

125

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Highland Water Bridge – Portuguese Fireplace Memorial loop from New Forest National Park

01:55

7.12km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.71 km

Highland Water Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Lovely fresh water to dip your toes in

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2

2.36 km

New Forest Reptile Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The New Forest Reptile Centre is open all summer until the end of September.

Discover more about British reptiles and amphibians and how they are being conserved in the New …

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3

2.59 km

Holidays Hill Track, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A somewhat ridiculously beautiful track in Holidays Hill Inclosure between the pond at the track junction to the north-west and the Reptile Centre to the south-east. The way sunlight trickles …

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4

3.24 km

Part-time Pond

Highlight • Natural

A temporary pond that returns in Spring and Winter providing a habitat for frogs and newts

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5

3.59 km

Mushroom-Covered Trees in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

Wide variety of Autumn tree fungi on display.

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6

3.62 km

Portuguese Fireplace Memorial

Highlight • Structure

The site of a hutted camp occupied by a Portuguese army unit during the first World War. This unit assisted the depleted local labour force in producing timber for the …

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7

5.39 km

Pilmore Gate Heath

Highlight • Natural

Moderate up hill and beautiful views

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8

5.75 km

Acres Down Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

360° viewpoint, with views of most of the southern half of the forest, Sway Tower, Southampton docks, and even the cliffs of Isle of Wight

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B

7.12 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.27 km

2.34 km

289 m

222 m

Surfaces

2.64 km

2.08 km

1.89 km

289 m

222 m

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Thursday 8 October

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9°C

83 %

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