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Shatterford & Highland Water Dog Walk, Burley, New Forest

Shatterford & Highland Water Dog Walk

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Suitable forWalking
Dog friendlyRiversideFlat and easy

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Highland Water is one of the New Forest's finest streams — the valley below Shatterford gives woodland and open heath walking with constant water access. Dogs run free in the woodland alongside the stream; the ancient oaks in Churchplace Inclosure add grandeur.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterHighland Water throughout — clear stream with pools
LivestockPonies on heathland sections
MudWoodland paths muddy
SuitsAll breeds — excellent stream for paddling
Best timeAll year

Along the way

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Highland WaterOne of the New Forest's cleanest streams — dogs paddle in the clear shallow water between ancient oaks.

The route

Distance2.1 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 29 min
Climb↑ 10 m
RouteOut and back

A 2.1 km out-and-back dog walk from Burley, with 10 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 10 m in total

Before you go

StartBolderwood Arboretum Ornamental Drive, Minstead, New ForestOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingShatterford car park, SO43 7HU
By train or busBus from Lyndhurst
UnderfootMain track accessible
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