The Site of 'The Naked Man'
The Site of 'The Naked Man'
Highlight • Historical Site
The Site of 'The Naked Man'
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This Highlight is in a protected area
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March 16, 2023
Hiking
February 21, 2019
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August 6, 2026
Hiking
The Smugglers & The Gallows Tree
In local legend, the spot gets its eerie name from an ancient oak that once served as a forest gallows. During the height of 18th-century smuggling along the Hampshire coast, highwaymen and captured Free Traders were dragged to this lonely ridge.
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Best routes near The Site of 'The Naked Man'
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Hike the Wilverley Inclosure loop, a moderate 3.3-mile trail through varied New Forest woodland, perfect for families and accessible paths.
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01:39
50m
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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Elevation 70 m
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