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Knightwood Oak

Knightwood Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

Knightwood Oak

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

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Dan Hobson

February 20, 2019

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Knightwood Oak, also known as the ‘Queen of the forest’, is more than 500 years old. With a trunk girth of 24 feet (7.4 m), it's the largest oak tree in the New Forest and is thought to be the oldest. The trail from the car park is smooth, compacted gravel and well-maintained. The huge tree is impressive up close and makes for a great picnic spot.

TREKers

November 13, 2021

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Oldest tree in the New Forest.

TREKers

November 14, 2021

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Oldest Oak Tree in the Forest. 500 year old dating back to the 1500.

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