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Whitefield Moor
 

If you are looking for somewhere to picnic or play games this extensive sunny site is ideal, with easy walks along the nearby Ober Water stream. Wear the kids out running around Whitefield Moor, then go for a shady picnic by the tranquil Ober Water stream.

Walking trails

    From the car park there are two way marked trails along gravel tracks. The route passes through a variety of habitats of hte Ober Valley including heathland, grassland, woodland nad the stream itself. Graded as moderate smooth, the surface is reasonably smooth with some steeper sections.
    Ober water Walk (red route)
    Ober Water Walk (yellow route)

Cycling trails

    For information on cycling in the New Forest, click on the cycling link on the right. You can download and print off a copy of the New Foest Cycling Network map.
    New Forest Cycle Network

How to get there:

Whitefield Moor is in New Forest. Brockenhurst is the nearest town or village.

By car: from Brockenhurst follow the signs to the Rhinefield Drive, and Whitefield Moor car park is on the left hand side.

OS Grid Reference: SU 275 026

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PEOPLE PICNICING BESIDE THE OBER WATER

Facilities:

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Activities

Walking From the car park there are two way marked trails along gravel tracks. The route passes through a variety of habitats of hte Ober Valley including heathland, grassland, woodland nad the stream itself. Graded as moderate smooth, the surface is reasonably smooth with some steeper sections.
Ober water Walk (red route)
Ober Water Walk (yellow route)
Cycling For information on cycling in the New Forest, click on the cycling link on the right. You can download and print off a copy of the New Foest Cycling Network map.
New Forest Cycle Network
Fishing Coarse fishing in the New Forest is available at Hatchet Pond. A Forestry Commission fishing permit is required along with a rod license. For more information on Fishing in the New Forest please click on the link for Coarse Fishing under related pages.
Camping Information on camping in the New Forest can be obtained from Forest holidays either by clicking on the Forest holidays link to the right of the page, or by calling them on 0845 130 8224. ****Please note that wild camping is not allowed in the New Forest. Only use the designated campsites. We also recommend that you book your pitch in advance as the campsites can become very busy in the holiday periods.****
Barbecue You can use raised portable BBQs at this site. Please refer to the BBQ link to the right for futher information. Disposable BBQs are not permitted at this site. Please use the special picnic tables at either Bolderwood or Blackwater if you wish to use a disposable BBQ
Picnic Bring a rug and have your picnic sat on the green and enjoy the sun.

Contact:

New Forest Recreation Rangers



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What's of interest
Two circular walks can be accessed from this car park. The red trail is 1 mile long and the yellow trail is 1.5 miles long. The Paths are a mixture of moderatly smooth gravelled surfaces and compacted grassy gorund with some gentle slopes and a few resting places.

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