Hightown Common — New Forest National Park

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Hightown Common — New Forest National Park

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Hightown Common — New Forest National Park

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1.99km

10m

Hiking

This short walk takes you round a small but perfectly formed piece of New Forest common. Enjoy the full mix of spectacular habitats, including grazed lawns, ancient woodland and even some of the much-vaunted wetland.

by New Forest National Park

Last updated: August 14, 2024

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 391 m for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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335 m

Hightown Common

Highlight • Trail

Very pleasant set of paths and tracks on the southern side of Hightown Common, just on the northern edge of Hightown Lower Copse. Very pleasant woodland, lots of grass, shrubbery, bushes and peace and quiet around here.

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1.93 km

Elisabeth Scott Memorial Bench, Hightown Common

Highlight • Monument

This memorial was erected by the Commons and Footpaths Preservation Society in memory of their founder and late president
The Right Honourable George John Shaw Lefevre Baron Everlsey. The bench next to it was designed by Elisabeth Scott, the architect of the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. It's a good place to rest, and immediately next to the car park, so very convenient.

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1.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.25 km

311 m

214 m

156 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.30 km

552 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 11 November

9°C

6°C

87 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 17, 2024

This short walk takes you round a small but perfectly formed piece of New Forest common. Enjoy the full mix of spectacular habitats, including grazed lawns, ancient woodland and even some of the much-vaunted wetland.