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Hatchet Pond Dog Walk, Beaulieu Heath, New Forest

Hatchet Pond Dog Walk, Beaulieu Heath

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Dog friendlyFlat and easy

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Hatchet Pond is the New Forest's largest natural lake — perfect for dog swimming. The surrounding Beaulieu Heath gives flat heathland walking with the pond as the centrepiece. A popular but not overcrowded spot for local dog walkers. Ponies water at the pond regularly.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterHatchet Pond — excellent dog swimming, shallow margins
LivestockPonies come to drink at pond — leads when ponies near water
MudHeathland tracks generally firm
SuitsAll breeds — outstanding swimming spot
Best timeAll year — summer swimming outstanding

Along the way

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Hatchet PondThe largest natural lake in the New Forest — dogs swim freely. New Forest ponies come to drink at the northern shore.

The route

Distance7.8 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 1 h 53
Climb↑ 93 m
RouteOut and back

A 7.8 km out-and-back dog walk from Beaulieu, with 93 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 93 m in total

Before you go

StartNewlands, New ForestOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingHatchet Pond car park, SO42 7YP. Free
By train or busLimited bus from Beaulieu
UnderfootLakeside path accessible

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