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Burley Village & Burley Moor Dog Walk, New Forest

Burley Village & Burley Moor Dog Walk

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Burley is the New Forest's most dog-friendly village — the open heathland surrounding the village gives miles of off-lead walking across heather and gorse. New Forest ponies wander freely and the village pub garden welcomes dogs. The classic New Forest dog walk.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterBurley Moor streams and boggy areas
LivestockNew Forest ponies wander freely — dogs MUST be under control near ponies at all times
MudHeathland paths boggy in winter
SuitsAll breeds — MUST have control near free-roaming ponies
Best timeAll year — Aug for heather; spring for foals

Along the way

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Burley MoorOpen heathland where New Forest ponies graze freely — the purple heather in August is spectacular. Adders sunbathe on warm days in spring.

The route

Distance2.5 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 35 min
Climb↑ 13 m
RouteOut and back

A 2.5 km out-and-back dog walk from Burley, with 13 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 13 m in total

Before you go

StartCrow Hill, New ForestOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingBurley village car park, BH24 4AB
By train or busBus from Bournemouth and Brockenhurst
UnderfootHeathland paths firm in dry weather

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