The Rufus Stone

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About The Rufus Stone

The Rufus Stone Car park is situated within ancient wood pasture on the eastern edge of the Forest. A short stroll takes you to the famous memorial to King William II. Many stories abound but it is said that an arrow shot at a stag by one Walter Tyrrell glanced off a tree and killed the King.

How to get there:

The Rufus Stone is in New Forest. Brook is the nearest town or village.

By car: from Junction 1 of the M27, head along the B3078 towards Fordingbridge. At Brook turn right along a narrow road towards the Sir Walter Tirel pub and the car park is situated on the left hand side just past the pub.

OS Grid Reference: SU 271 126
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Activities

	Come and join a Ramble with a Ranger leaving from Rufus Stone Car Park on the 2nd October 2006. This is a 3.5 mile gentle walk. Booking is essential as there are a limited number of spaces available. For further information on this an other events and walks in the New Forest click on the events link to the right.
	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.
	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.
	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.**
	This site is not suitable for BBQs. For more information on where to have a BBQ or the sites which are available to hire, click on the BBQ and activities link to the right.

Contact:

General Enquiries

023 8028 3141
e-mail: enquiries.new.forest@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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August 2nd, 1100 and the king is with a hunting party in the New Forest. The king and his friend, Walter Tyrrell have become separated from the rest of their party. The story is that a stag breaks cover and that the king fires the first arrow only to miss. Tyrrell fires next and his arrow glances off a tree and into the chest of the king. William II dies immediately. The stone marks the place where his body lay overnight. William II is buried in Winchester cathedral.