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Start of the Tall Trees Trail – Knightwood Oak loop from New Forest National Park

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Start of the Tall Trees Trail – Knightwood Oak loop from New Forest National Park

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Start of the Tall Trees Trail – Knightwood Oak loop from New Forest National Park

03:54

15.0km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.68 km

Poundhill Inclosure

Forest

7.56 km

Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, New Forest National Park

Highlight • Trail

Blackwater has some of the oldest and most striking firs in all of the New Forest. These impressive trees were planted in the 1850s to create what is now known as Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.

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7.61 km

Start of the Tall Trees Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

This interesting and easy-going trail takes you past majestic conifers planted in the 1850s, some of the oldest Douglas fir trees in Britain and two enormous redwoods. Information boards provide …

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7.84 km

Western Red Cedar in Blackwater Arboretum

Highlight • Viewpoint

A striking and very curiously shaped tree here in the company of very tall firs! This is tree is common to the Pacific north-west: although called a western red cedar, …

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8.01 km

Acorn Sculpture in New Forest Arboretum

Highlight • Structure

Discover an exhibition of contemporary, handmade sculptures around the gardens. The creations from nine talented artist's nestle against the backdrop of our beautiful gardens, for you to enjoy and inspire your own garden spaces.

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8.06 km

Blackwater Arboretum Carved Wooden Archway

Highlight • Structure

Pass through the crafted wooden Arboretum gate and take a minute to relax and absorb your surroundings.

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8.48 km

Vinney Ridge Inclosure

Forest

10.3 km

Knightwood Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

Knightwood Oak, also known as the ‘Queen of the forest’, is more than 500 years old. With a trunk girth of 24 feet (7.4 m), it's the largest oak tree …

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11.9 km

Holidays Hill Track, New Forest National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A somewhat ridiculously beautiful track in Holidays Hill Inclosure between the pond at the track junction to the north-west and the Reptile Centre to the south-east. The way sunlight trickles …

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13.2 km

Highland Water Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Lovely fresh water to dip your toes in

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15.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.27 km

6.45 km

841 m

442 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.03 km

4.99 km

626 m

551 m

442 m

391 m

Elevation

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Monday 6 July

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Start of the Tall Trees Trail – Knightwood Oak loop from New Forest National Park

Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, New Forest National Park

Start of the Tall Trees Trail

Western Red Cedar in Blackwater Arboretum

Acorn Sculpture in New Forest Arboretum

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