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Islands Thorns Inclosure – Telegraph Hill loop from Bramshaw Telegraph

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Islands Thorns Inclosure – Telegraph Hill loop from Bramshaw Telegraph

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Islands Thorns Inclosure – Telegraph Hill loop from Bramshaw Telegraph

00:54

3.43km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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New Forest National Park

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Start point

Parking

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679 m

Islands Thorns Inclosure

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This section of path through the upper half of Islands Thorns Inclosure is utterly sublime, most particularly in springtime when all the leaves are fresh and new. Marvel at the …

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3.29 km

Telegraph Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

The name, Telegraph Hill, was given to this spot after it was used as a semaphore station from 1795. Before then, it was called Plowed Garlic Hill. No sign of …

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3.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.71 km

1.61 km

102 m

Surfaces

2.22 km

1.10 km

102 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 24 August

25°C

14°C

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Comments

April 28, 2025,Island Thorns Inclosure, from Bramshaw Telegraph

Islands Thorns Inclosure is a mature deciduous woodland, one of the largest in the New Forest. It is dominated by oak and beech, with adjacent heathland and recognised for its biodiversity, supporting various bat species and woodland birds. First planted and enclosed in 1852 Islands Thorns is no longer fully fenced, and grazing by deer and commoners' livestock occurs. Walking …

April 30, 2024,Bramshaw Telegraph to Breamore Hat & Studley Wood

@Christine🔹 Exclusivelyfor you, a flyover of today's walk Island Thorns Inclosure is at its finest when the leaves are fresh and bright green. And sunshine is a big plus too! relive.cc/view/vrqDp3LByLq

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Islands Thorns Inclosure – Telegraph Hill loop from Bramshaw Telegraph

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