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| Ringwood circular walk 3: Healthy walks around the New Forest |
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| Distance: 2.25 km / 1.5 miles |
| Duration: 35 minutes |
| Condition: Generally good although some gravel paths can be a bit muddy, two quite steep paths on route. |
| Starting Point: Cornerways Medical Centre |
| The Thatched Cottage – ‘The Homestead’ is of early 18th century construction and is now protected as a Grade II Listed building. |
| The Roads on the housing estate constructed in the 1960s, all take their names from distinguished sailors eg. Sir Francis Drake, Admiral Cunningham and Captain Cook. |
| Download Circular Walk 3 leaflet 368kb pdf |
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Turn left out of Cornerways Surgery & follow pavement along Gorley Road. After passing Northfield Road, cross road. Just after Ross Road on the right, follow footpath to the right which takes you into Cowpitts Lane. |
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On reaching the road turn right, take first track (footpath) on right & continue uphill passing cottages on right. |
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The path forks just before reaching some stables; take left fork & continue ahead until reaching a T-junction with a well defined gravel track (bridleway). Turn right, then take second footpath on the left and continue to next path junction. |
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At junction turn right then immediately left. On reaching track (footpath) turn right & continue downhill to Linford Road. |
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Cross road & turn right following pavement; take next left into Chichester Road, continue ahead taking path between houses & into Anson Close. |
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Turn right, take next right into Somerville Road & continue along pavement until emerging back into Gorley Road. Turn right back to Cornerways Surgery. |
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| Walking Safely |
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• Tell someone when & where you are going walking & when you expect to be back
• Wear suitable clothing & footwear
• Take care crossing roads
• If you are walking in poor light, wear reflective clothing |
| Please help Hampshire County Council develop and improve the healthy walks scheme by completing the Healthy Walks Survey. |
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