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Around Frogham

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"Experience a range of scenery as this short walk encircles Frogham village."
Walk directions

Walk through to the upper car park and turn right, passing the pond on your right and following the faint path across the heath, roughly parallel with the village edge. The path matures into a gravel track as you pass the outlying cottages on your left; bear right and follow the track past houses on your right to reach the road just beyond Peter's House.

Dodge right and left across the road, continuing down the gravel track opposite for 180yds (165m) to a kissing gate. Turn right through the gate and walk through the paddock to the kissing gate by stables on the far side. Continue along the enclosed path to the kissing gate at the road.
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Location
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Additional information
  Terrain  - Open heath, village edge tracks and paths, 2 streams, several stiles
  Landscape  - Wide open heaths and small woods surrounding village
  Dog friendliness  - Keep under close control on heath and on lead through horse paddocks
  Parking  - Abbots Well car park
  Toilets en route  - None on route
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About the walk
When William the Conqueror established the New Forest in 1079 it was a royal hunting ground. Royal forests were ruthlessly governed by their own legal code and poaching or disturbing the deer was strictly forbidden. In addition, the locals could no longer fence or enclose their land and were not...
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About the area
Hampshire’s varied landscape of hills and heaths, downlands and forests, valleys and coast are without rival in southern England. Hike across the chalk downland of the north Hampshire ‘highlands’, meander along peaceful paths through unspoilt river valleys of the Test, Itchen, Avon and Meon, or explore the lonely salt marshes and the beautiful medieval forest and heathland of the New Forest.
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Wayside Apartment
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"A modern residence ideal for exploring this quieter corner of the New Forest..."
  • Private garden
  • Washing machine
  • Sky or freeview
  • Linens provided
Inn
High Corner Inn
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"A classic English inn set in a beautiful New Forest location...."
  • Rooms 7
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Rhinefield House Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
The Crown Manor House Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
Hartnett Holder & Co
   AA Rosette Award
The Three Tuns Country Inn
The Three Tuns
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Acorn Restaurant
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Beresfords Wine & Dining
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Cambium
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Route details
1hr
Difficulty:
Hard

Gradient:
Moderate


Distance:
2 miles (3.2kms)

Ascent:
197ft (60m)

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Around Frogham

Recommended by
Our view
"Experience a range of scenery as this short walk encircles Frogham village."
Walk details
1hr
Difficulty:
Hard
Gradient:
Moderate
Distance:
2 miles (3.2kms)
Ascent:
197ft (60m)
Walk directions

Walk through to the upper car park and turn right, passing the pond on your right and following the faint path across the heath, roughly parallel with the village edge. The path matures into a gravel track as you pass the outlying cottages on your left; bear right and follow the track past houses on your right to reach the road just beyond Peter's House.
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Dodge right and left across the road, continuing down the gravel track opposite for 180yds (165m) to a kissing gate. Turn right through the gate and walk through the paddock to the kissing gate by stables on the far side. Continue along the enclosed path to the kissing gate at the road.
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Cross the road, nip over the stile and continue to a second stile. Turn left and follow the enclosed path as it winds past a stile on your left and bears right beside a wire fence. Follow the fence through light woodland until it bends left and drops to a kissing gate at the edge of the trees.
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Turn right along the enclosed path by the wood, go through another kissing gate and bear left through the next paddock to a gate in the far left-hand corner. Turn right across the plank bridge just beyond the gate, cross the stile and continue through the light woodland to a stile and junction of paths.
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Turn right and follow the path through a gate and up the track to Abbotswell Road. Keep ahead past the junction with Blissford Hill, then turn left through the gate labelled Chilly Hill onto the signposted bridleway. Follow this track as it climbs to a gate at Forest Heights.
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Keep ahead briefly past the trees, then turn right across the heath and follow the gravel track downhill, walking roughly parallel with Abbotswell Road on your right. Jump across the tiny stream and take the clear path ahead, jumping a second stream before heading up the grassy slope to rejoin the road at the bend by the Abbots Well spring. Bear right and follow the road uphill to the car park.
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Location
Starting point
Nearest postcode:
Additional information
  Terrain - Open heath, village edge tracks and paths, 2 streams, several stiles
  Landscape - Wide open heaths and small woods surrounding village
  Dog friendliness - Keep under close control on heath and on lead through horse paddocks
  Parking - Abbots Well car park
  Toilets en route - None on route
Walks in Hampshire
About the walk
When William the Conqueror established the New Forest in 1079 it was a royal hunting ground. Royal forests were ruthlessly governed by their own legal code and poaching or disturbing the deer was strictly forbidden. In addition, the locals could no longer fence or enclose their land and were not...
Read more
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About the area
Area image
Hampshire
Hampshire’s varied landscape of hills and heaths, downlands and forests, valleys and coast are without rival in southern England. Hike across the chalk downland of the north Hampshire ‘highlands’, meander along peaceful paths through unspoilt river valleys of the Test, Itchen, Avon and Meon, or explore the lonely salt marshes and the beautiful medieval forest and heathland of the New Forest.
Explore Hampshire

Nearby places to stay

View all (8)
Self-Catering
Wayside Apartment
★★★★
awardawardaward
"A modern residence ideal for exploring this quieter corner of the New Forest..."
  • Private garden
  • Washing machine
  • Sky or freeview
  • Linens provided
Self-Catering
Wayside
★★★★
awardawardaward
"A modern residence ideal for exploring this quieter corner of the New Forest..."
  • Total units: 1
  • Private garden
  • Washing machine
  • Sky or freeview
Inn
High Corner Inn
★★★★
awardaward
"A classic English inn set in a beautiful New Forest location...."
  • Rooms 7
Nearby places to stay
Wayside Apartment
This property is a modern, self-contained extension to the owner's residence with its own private outdoor spaces. It will comfortably accommodate a family of four or two couples. Locate...
★★★★    Rating
Wayside
This property is a modern, self-contained extension to the owner's residence with its own private outdoor spaces. It will comfortably accommodate a family of four or two couples. Locate...
★★★★    Rating
High Corner Inn
Approaching the High Corner Inn builds a sense of anticipation, discovering this wonderful location with wraparound New Forest countryside. There's a long history here and the inn is fu...
★★★★    Rating
Sandy Balls Holiday Village
Nestled in the beautiful New Forest, Sandy Balls Holiday Village is a world away from the day-to-day. There are resident alpacas, family-friendly restaurants and a serene spa, along wit...
★★★★★    Rating
Undercastle Cottage
Undercastle cottage is a dog-friendly, luxury cottage in the New Forest that sleeps 4 to 6 people. It has sun terraces, lush gardens and 2,500m of private fishing on the Hampshire Avon....
★★★★★    Rating
Undercastle Cottage
Undercastle cottage is a dog-friendly, luxury cottage in the New Forest that sleeps 4 to 6 people. It has sun terraces, lush gardens and 2,500m of private fishing on the Hampshire Avon....
★★★★★    Rating
Moortown Lodge
Moortown Lodge was originally a Georgian hunting lodge and is just 10 miles from the Dorset coast, not far from Christchurch. A warm welcome is assured, with every effort made to ensure...
★★★★    Rating
The Bell Inn
The Bell Inn, Lyndhurst, is part of the Bramshaw Golf Club and makes an ideal base for visiting the New Forest. Comfortable bedrooms have been appointed to a high standard. Public areas...
★★★★    Rating
View all (8)
Places to eat nearby View all
Rhinefield House Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
The Crown Manor House Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
Hartnett Holder & Co
   AA Rosette Award
The Three Tuns Country Inn
Places to eat nearby
Rhinefield House Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
The Crown Manor House Hotel
   AA Rosette Award
Hartnett Holder & Co
   AA Rosette Award
The Three Tuns Country Inn
The Three Tuns
   AA Rosette Award
Acorn Restaurant
   AA Rosette Award
Beresfords Wine & Dining
   AA Rosette Award
Cambium
   AA Rosette Award
View all
Stay in the area  
Eat or drink nearby