Burley Village — New Forest National Park

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Burley Village — New Forest National Park

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Burley Village — New Forest National Park

01:48

6.83km

60m

Hiking

This walk starts in the Burley village centre before setting out on a circular walk around the edge of the village. There is a gentle uphill climb along Castle Hill Lane, where there are good views across the Avon Valley. The route passes an ancient hill fort on Castle Hill before descending back to the village.

by New Forest National Park

Last updated: August 14, 2024

Tips

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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994 m

Castle Hill Lane, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A peaceful road running between Burley and Burley Street in the constant company of trees. You will get some peace and quiet here.

At the southern end of this segment, you will pass Burley Beacon at 80m, which according to folklore was the location of a dragon's lair. Closer to Castle Hill (92m), look through the trees to the west to be rewarded by truly tremendous open views of the moorland.

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3.84 km

Burley Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Once you've crossed the ford after leaving Burley Street, you are on Burley Moor. Enjoy the wonderful, open, far views from here as you walk east towards Oakley. On your way, to your left (shortly after the same ford), you could make a short detour to climb Black Hill (a minute or two walk only) for better, grander views.

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6.74 km

The Queen's Head pub, Burley

Highlight • Restaurant

The Queen's Head pub was used by smugglers and highwaymen in the 17th century as a stopping point. Old coins, brandy bottles and pistols were discovered in a hidden cellar during renovation work. The New Forest's maze of secret tracks through woods and heaths provided the perfect cover to move contraband safely from the coast. Ridley Wood on the northern edge of Burley was a black market for these goods.

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6.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.50 km

1.97 km

365 m

Surfaces

2.77 km

2.34 km

1.31 km

426 m

Elevation

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Weather

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Thursday 12 November

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Comments

March 17, 2024

This walk starts in the Burley village centre before setting out on a circular walk around the edge of the village. There is a gentle uphill climb along Castle Hill Lane, where there are good views across the Avon Valley. The route passes an ancient hill fort on Castle Hill before descending back to the village.