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To Setley Pond through open heathland where the New Forest
ponies and Highland cattle graze oblivious to their beautiful
surroundings
By The Filly Inn
Walks in the New Forest take you back in time over 900 years. In 1079 William the
Conquerer declared a large area of land as his own hunting ground, driving away people
and destroying villages. This has resulted in giving us beautiful and interesting walks in
approximately 120 square miles of heathland and woodland.
This is the second of two walks contributed by The Filly Inn. You are welcome to leave
your car in our large carpark as you walk off your lunch.
Length of the walks can vary, depending on which bridlepath you follow. They may be on
gravel paths or on rough and muddy footpaths.
Route
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Cross the road across the pub onto a grass verge.
Turn left and go through the gate on your right into the open
land.
Follow the footpath parallel to the main road towards
Lymington.
At the edge of the section of heathland follow the footpath
round to the left.
Eventually you will reach the B road between the A337 and
Sway/ Burley, both pretty villages where horses and donkeys
are allowed to roam freely.
Setley Pond.
Cross the road and along a gravel road to Setley Pond. Here
you will see enthusiasts controlling their remote model boats.
At the pond, turn right and follow the path round the pond returning to the spot from where you
started.
Alternatively, when you reach a gravel road about halfway round the pond, turn right and walk
towards the railway line which links London to Weymouth.
The path goes over the railway line using an old bridge.
You will find yourself in a beautiful and quiet part of the forest where a little stream runs.
Over the horizon you can see the Sway Folly, which was built many years ago to prove that the
concrete created would last. It lasts to this day and is now a private residence.
Retrace your path back to the pond and continue round.
Walk back across the road, this time, continuing straight on.
At a larger crossroad turn right and head towards the A337, keeping the Sway/Brockenhurst road
to your left.
Cross the main road back to the pub.