Holmsley, Nr Christchurch, New Forest, Hampshire – Saturday 28th March 2015
We are emerging from hibernation in the South! Come and join us for a hike around this lovely part of the New Forest we will explore this varied Inclosure and there are some hills, streams, mud(!), a little off piste-ing, and flat green plain to enjoy.
An interesting add-on at the end of the ramble is a visit to the Airfields Memorial just down the road commemorating the 12 airfields used in the New Forest during WW11.
There are no facilities, gorse bushes aplenty though. Bring packed lunch. 5/6 miles. Cat 2+ Meet 11.00 for 11.30 (prompt).
Directions: From Lyndhurst take the A35 to Christchurch on the one-way system. Follow the road for approx 10 miles, go past the Holmsley turn off to Burley/Setthorns etc. Holmsley campsite is signed by brown sign from this point. After approx 1 mile turn right down Forest Road, brown sign for Holmsley here. Follow until green signboard for Holmsley car park appears, all free parking.