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Acres Down Viewpoint – Furzey Gardens loop from Minstead

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South East England

Acres Down Viewpoint – Furzey Gardens loop from Minstead

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Acres Down Viewpoint – Furzey Gardens loop from Minstead

02:10

8.03km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

119 m

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Grave

Highlight • Historical Site

At the far side of the church yard under a tree is the memorial stone to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A local lady called Pat told us that his body …

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2

264 m

Grave of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at All Saints Church, Minstead

Highlight • Monument

All Saints churchyard is the final resting place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries.

His first grave was in Sussex where, in spiritualist tradition, …

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3

2.48 km

Acres Down Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Acres Down is characterised by a mixture of forested pine and Ancient and Ornamental Woodland. The area boasts some wonderful views over the beautiful New Forest National Park.

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4

3.74 km

Bench With a View of New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

Great spot to sit down and drink in the view.

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5

3.76 km

Memorial Bench with View of Hart Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

An idyllic spot for a rest and refuel, this perfectly placed bench sits overlooking the wild woodland surrounding Hart Hill.

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6

6.84 km

Furzey Gardens

Highlight • Cafe

Furzey Gardens is a hidden gem nestled away in the New Forest National Park. The gardens are fit with a plethora of rare and unusual plants, 40 fairy doors, and a cosy thatched tearoom selling hot drinks and cakes.

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B

8.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.96 km

2.73 km

2.23 km

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.85 km

1.99 km

1.16 km

1.13 km

507 m

402 m

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