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Brook to Minstead — New Forest National Park

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Brook to Minstead — New Forest National Park

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Brook to Minstead — New Forest National Park

03:11

12.0km

120m

Hiking

This varied walk starts at Brook and passes through ancient wood pasture and Open Forest to Minstead. Visit the Rufus Stone to discover the mystery surrounding the death of King William II. In the unspoilt village of Minstead, in the grounds of All Saints Church, find the grave of none…

by New Forest National Park

Last updated: June 13, 2024

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2.62 km

Rufus Stone

Highlight • Historical Site

The Rufus Stone stands in the spot where King William II, also known as Rufus, was fatally wounded by an arrow during a hunting outing in the forest during medieval times.

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4.25 km

Furzey Gardens

Highlight • Cafe

Furzey Gardens is a hidden gem nestled away in the New Forest National Park. The gardens are fit with a plethora of rare and unusual plants, 40 fairy doors, and a cosy thatched tearoom selling hot drinks and cakes.

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6.37 km

Grave of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at All Saints Church, Minstead

Highlight • Monument

All Saints churchyard is the final resting place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries.

His first grave was in Sussex where, in spiritualist tradition, …

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.46 km

4.50 km

1.77 km

270 m

Surfaces

3.84 km

3.55 km

1.60 km

1.28 km

914 m

808 m

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March 17, 2024

This varied walk starts at Brook and passes through ancient wood pasture and Open Forest to Minstead.  Visit the Rufus Stone to discover the mystery surrounding the death of King William II. In the unspoilt village of Minstead, in the grounds of All Saints Church, find the grave of none other but the

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Brook to Minstead — New Forest National Park

Rufus Stone

Furzey Gardens

Grave of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at All Saints Church, Minstead

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