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Setley Pond & Sway Dog Walk, New Forest

Setley Pond & Sway Dog Walk

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Suitable forWalking
Dog friendly

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Setley Pond is a quiet New Forest lake south of Brockenhurst — the surrounding heathland and woodland give an easy dog walk combining open heath, forest tracks and the pond for swimming. Less visited than the northern forest.

For your dog

Off leadYes, there are stretches where your dog can run free
WaterSetley Pond — dogs can swim
LivestockPonies on heathland
MudHeathland firm in summer
SuitsAll breeds
Best timeAll year

Along the way

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Setley PondA quiet Forest pond — dogs swim freely in the shallows. Dragonflies hover over the water reeds in summer.

The route

Distance2.7 km
Off leadYes
Walking≈ 40 min
Climb↑ 35 m
RouteOut and back

A 2.7 km out-and-back dog walk from Sway, with 35 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 35 m in total

Before you go

StartSouthampton & Dorchester Railway, New ForestOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
ParkingSetley Pond roadside, SO42 7UF
By train or busBus from Brockenhurst
UnderfootMain tracks accessible
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