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Explore Bolderwood Car Park and Visitor Site
(Average user rating: 4 unrated 3.8/5)

Situated on an old coaching route, Bolderwood has all the ingredients for a family day out. Information Unit at Bolderwood visitor site. New Forest

Get close to the famous herd of Fallow deer which live in and around Bolderwood.

Bring a picnic and spend all day exploring the waymarked trails, cycle or just relax in the sun.

Click on the links below to find out about the waymarked trails  and other activities from this car park.

Deer Podcast

Download the Guide to Deer at Bolderwood Podcast (MP3 1.7MB) for your MP3 player here so while you are at the Viewing Platform you can also have a commentary about the deer species. 

Bolderwood Cycle Trail

Exploring this truly ancient forest by bicycle is the ideal way to discover the magnificent beauty and fascinating wildlife that can easily be missed by car.

 Deer Watch Trail

A short stroll which leads you to a deer viewing platform at Bolderwood, New Forest, overlooking fields where wild herds of fallow deer are regularly seen.

Jubilee Trail

Including the deer field at Bolderwood in the New Forest, this meandering route leads you past some majestic trees, the oldest of which date back to 1860.

Radnor trail

A longer route which explores a range of woodland types both ancient and modern at Bolderwood in the New Forest

Barbecues


If you are interested in booking one of our barbecue sites  or using your own, please visit click on the link above for further information.

 

What do other visitors say?

4 Stars 4 Stars

Excellent place to visit. The kids will love the deer - although you can't beat actually finding them "wild" in the New Forest. Regarding the previous comment from last year - On Android, you can download the Locus mapping app - and use the Hike & Bike map which shows all of the footpaths through the forest. You can also visit the map at http://www.openstreetmap.org/ The link for the podcast is a bit on the broken side - for the webmaster's info.

Paul Godden, 5/May/2013

Thank you for your comment. We have tested the podcast link and it is now working.

Forestry Commission Response
2 Stars 2 Stars

It is very difficult to find simple maps of trails on-line. I can't find any on this website. I found maps for Blackwater trails on newforestnpa website and a Bolderwood trail map on the 'new forest for all' website. It would be useful if you could add similar maps or provide pointers as to where these may be found. If they are on your website, please let me know how to find them. Regards

Richard Welton, 29/Oct/2012
5 Stars 5 Stars

Wonderfully enthralling. The thick, dense forests and sensuous greenery make it a wonderful walk for the family. Lots of places availiable for a picnic, you will be spoilt for choice. Definatley worth a visit. I will definatley be returning.

Anonymous, 17/Apr/2011
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Advice for visitors

What's Here?

  • Arboreta
  • Parking
  • Barbeque
    • You can use raised portable BBQs at this site and disposible barbecues on the special stands provided. Please refer to the Barbecue Code on our barbecue pages for futher information.
  • Trail (easy)
    • Deer Watch Trail - A short stroll which leads you to a deer viewing platform overlooking fields where wild herds of fallow deer are regularly seen.
  • Walking
    • There are 3 waymarked walking routes at Bolderwood.
  • Trail (hard)
    • Radnor Trail - A longer route which explores a range of woodland types both ancient and modern.
  • Trail (moderate)
    • Jubilee Trail - Including the deer fields, this meandering route leads you past some majestic trees, the oldest of which date back to 1860. Unfortunately a large number of trees were lost in the Great Storms of 1987 and 1991 but many new trees have been planted and more will be planted over the coming years.
  • Visitor centre
    • The Bolderwood Information Unit is open during the School holidays from 11am – 4pm
  • Toliets
    • Toilets are located in Bolderwood car park.
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Location

OS Grid ref: SU 243 086

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Contact

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023 8028 3141
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