Stuckton Iron Works — New Forest National Park

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Stuckton Iron Works — New Forest National Park

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Stuckton Iron Works — New Forest National Park

01:41

6.43km

50m

Hiking

A lovely walk through a New Forest valley, with views across the Avon valley and Dorset. You will travel across a working landscape as well as a place people have to relax and retire at. The area's past was not so tranquil, with heavy industry and riots.

by New Forest National Park

Last updated: August 14, 2024

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New Forest National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.34 km

Mr Shepherd's House (Former Home of Stuckton Iron Works Owner)

Highlight • Monument

Look on the other side of the road from these road signs. The house opposite was the home of Mr Shepherd and his family, owner of the Stuckton Iron Works. …

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3.33 km

Blissford Ford

Highlight • Bridge

A lovely little ford in Blissford where Ditchend Brook crossed the road. It can overflow after rain, but do not worry: there is a footbridge provided for walkers as well.

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3.81 km

Ditchend Brook Stream

Highlight (Segment) • River

Looking west, there is a long field in front of you, divided by a section of Ditchend Brook stream. This area has a mix of lost history with very little …

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6.43 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

759 m

332 m

Surfaces

5.08 km

759 m

444 m

155 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 5 November

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6°C

7 %

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Comments

March 17, 2024

A lovely walk through a New Forest valley, with views across the Avon valley and Dorset. You will travel across a working landscape as well as a place people have to relax and retire at. The area's past was not so tranquil, with heavy industry and riots.