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Lyndhurst Hill & Acres Down loop — New Forest National Park

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Lyndhurst Hill & Acres Down loop — New Forest National Park

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Lyndhurst Hill & Acres Down loop — New Forest National Park

02:39

9.86km

120m

Hiking

Embark on the Lyndhurst Hill & Acres Down loop for a moderate hike through the diverse landscapes of New Forest National Park. This 6.1-mile (9.9 km) route, with an elevation gain of 407 feet (124 metres), typically takes about 2 hours and 38 minutes to complete. You will wander through…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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2.19 km

Highland Water Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Lovely fresh water to dip your toes in

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3.59 km

Part-time Pond

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A temporary pond that returns in Spring and Winter providing a habitat for frogs and newts

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4.00 km

New Forest Ponies

Highlight • Natural

New Forest National Park is home to about 5,000 ponies that have been present for around 2,000 years! Watch these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat roaming around the unspoiled woodland, heathland and river valleys.

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7.12 km

Acres Down Viewpoint

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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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7.68 km

Water Lily Pond in New Forest National Park

Highlight • Natural

Lovely spot with water lilies

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9.86 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.93 km

2.95 km

2.02 km

862 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.91 km

2.01 km

862 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

15°C

3°C

12 %

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Lyndhurst Hill & Acres Down loop — New Forest National Park

Highland Water Bridge

Part-time Pond

New Forest Ponies

Acres Down Viewpoint

Water Lily Pond in New Forest National Park

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