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Fritham & Eyeworth Pond Dog Walk, New Forest

Fritham & Eyeworth Pond Dog Walk

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Dog friendlyFlat and easy

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Fritham is the quietest corner of the New Forest — a hamlet in the heart of the forest with open heathland on three sides and the Royal Oak pub (dog-friendly) at its centre. Eyeworth Pond was created by a gunpowder works — now a wildlife lake perfect for dog swimming.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterEyeworth Pond — dogs can swim; forest streams
LivestockPonies and cattle on heathland — leads near all animals
MudForest and heath paths muddy in winter
SuitsAll breeds
Best timeAll year

Along the way

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Eyeworth PondCreated for a Victorian gunpowder factory — now a peaceful lake surrounded by old oak trees. Dogs swim freely in the shallows.

The route

Distance8.8 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 2 h 06
Climb↑ 87 m
RouteOut and back

A 8.8 km out-and-back dog walk from Fritham, with 87 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 87 m in total

Before you go

StartJanesmoor Plain Road, Minstead, New ForestOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingFritham car park, SO43 7HH. Free
By train or busNo service
UnderfootMain paths accessible

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