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Deadman Hill & Black Gutter Dog Walk, Fordingbridge, New Forest

Deadman Hill & Black Gutter Dog Walk

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Dog friendlyFlat and easy

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The northern heaths above Fordingbridge — Deadman Hill and Black Gutter Bottom give wild, remote heathland walking at the quiet edge of the New Forest. Less visited than the central forest but equally beautiful — rolling heather moorland with bog streams between.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterBlack Gutter — boggy valley stream
LivestockPonies on heathland
MudBoggy valley very wet year-round
SuitsAll breeds
Best timeAugust for heather

Along the way

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Deadman Hill HeathlandExpansive rolling heathland of heather and gorse — the most remote feeling corner of the New Forest. Red grouse may be heard on quiet mornings.

The route

Distance5.4 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 1 h 17
Climb↑ 50 m
RouteOut and back

A 5.4 km out-and-back dog walk from Fordingbridge, with 50 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 50 m in total

Before you go

StartGrace Lane, Woodgreen, New ForestOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingSmall roadside car park, Deadman Hill, SP6 2LX
By train or busNo service
UnderfootNot accessible
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