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Natural Monuments

South East England

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary

Natural Monuments

South East England

Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary

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Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary

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5.0

(59)

This Highlight is in a protected area

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New Forest National Park

Location: Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Tips

February 20, 2019

Hiking

Bolderwood is one of the best places for deer spotting in the New Forest thanks to a purpose-built platform overlooking a meadow. It’s also home to some of the national park’s oldest Douglas fir trees, some more than 160 years old. With a free (donations welcomed) car park, plenty of paths and enchanting scenery, it’s a place the whole family can enjoy.

September 23, 2024

Hiking

Nice easy section with the occasional deer or horse to be seen. Ground can get quite boggy during rainy times, but that's why wellies were made. for jumping in the bogs!!!

August 10, 2025

Hiking

I'm 7 months since having a knee replacement and found this a perfect couple mile walk. And saw some deer too.

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Acres Down Viewpoint – Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary loop from Allum Green

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Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary – Blackwater Arboretum loop from Minstead

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Minstead, New Forest, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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