Hampton Ridge Trig Point – Abbots Well loop from Hyde

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Hampton Ridge Trig Point – Abbots Well loop from Hyde

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Hampton Ridge Trig Point – Abbots Well loop from Hyde

01:43

6.44km

80m

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 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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611 m

Wooden Bridge Over Stream, New Forest National Park

Highlight • River

1.28 km

Latchmore Brook

Highlight • River

3.06 km

Eric Ashby Memorial Bench in Alderhill Inclosure

Highlight • Monument

Bench dedicated to the memory of Sir Eric Ashby (1918-2003), English naturalist and pioneer wildlife cameraman.

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4.80 km

Ashley Walk Bombing Range Direction Arrow

Highlight • Historical Site

Part of the Ashley Walk bombing range. The "arrow" was the illuminated target range direction arrow. It could be illuminated by the use of a on site generator.

In the valley below there were various targets, such as planes and boats.

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5.18 km

View of New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

5.23 km

Hampton Ridge Trig Point

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hampton Ridge trig point stands at 100 m above sea level and provides some pleasant views across the expansive New Forest landscape.

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5.47 km

View of New Forest National Park

Highlight • Forest

6.27 km

Abbots Well

Highlight • Historical Site

Abbots Well was formerly known as Alleynewell within the ancient boundaries of the New Forest when defined during the reign of King Edward I (1272-1307). This perpetual spring was, for centuries, the main watering place for travellers on the old road to Southampton. Theoretically the chamber on the left is for forest fauna and under the wooden flap on the right water intended for human consumption. I’m not sure I’d drink from it though - make your own mind up!!!

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6.44 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

1.11 km

139 m

133 m

Surfaces

2.19 km