Potting Shed short walk - 2.17kms

Map showing a trail route in a park with labeled areas including the Car Park, The Potting Shed, and surrounding roads.

A nice short walk for all, it is mostly flat and depending on the weather should’nt be muddy. Suitable for a rugged stroller.

At just over 2kms long it will take around 30 minutes, you have a great opportunity to see a small herd of Ponies and sometimes you might get lucky and see some Donkeys and Deer.

Ponies roaming freely in the heart of the New Forest
Open grassy heathland with trees and bushes, long paths to walk
A dirt and grass trail in a park or natural area with trees and bushes on either side.
A scenic landscape with yellow bushes in the foreground, green fields, scattered small ponds, and a group of horses grazing under a partly cloudy sky.

Potting Shed Hike - 8.25kms

Map showing a trail route with color-coded sections indicating different speeds or conditions, starting at a car park and passing through woodland, with labels for Hugerford, the Potting Shed, and other landmarks.

Got a little more energy? Then this might be the walk for you, to be fair we could call this a Hike!

Offering some short hills, open heath and a trek through a small forest this will stretch the legs and provide a perfect distance for the pooch. At just over 8 kms this will take around 1 hour and 45 mins. The route follows fairly clear pathways but you will need to keep your eyes peeled, it can get a little muddy in places if there has been rain.

You will see beautiful views of the forest and the wildlife is often polentiful. As always the Ponies are around and it is here that you have a good chance to see a herd of Deer.

A black dog walking on a dirt and grass trail through open hilly landscape with cloudy sky overhead.
A dirt trail through a forest with trees on both sides, a small black dog standing on the trail in the middle distance.
Close-up of a brown horse with a white blaze on its face, standing on a dirt path in a rural area with trees and a fence in the background.
A black dog walking on a dirt trail through a wooded area with trees and bushes, some with green leaves and some bare branches.
A small river or creek with rocky banks, surrounded by leafless trees and bushes, with a cloudy sky above.
A young donkey is nuzzling and resting its head on a barbed wire fence, with dense green foliage behind it and a dirt path to the side.
Dog standing in front of a closed wooden gate leading to a forest trail.
A small wooden bridge over a stream in a wooded area with leafless trees, and a black dog standing on the bridge.
A group of donkeys standing on a wet, textured ground with one donkey facing away, showing its ears and back.