Beaulieu to Buckler's Hard

Join me for a scenic and historic 9km (5.6mi) walk through Beaulieu, Buckler’s Hard, and Bailey’s Hard in the heart of the New Forest.
We’ll explore the charming village of Beaulieu, known for its Georgian cottages, Palace House, and the ruins of Beaulieu Abbey, with ponies and donkeys often wandering the streets.
From there, we’ll head to Buckler’s Hard, an 18th-century shipbuilding village where wooden warships — including HMS Agamemnon — were built from New Forest oak. Today, it’s a peaceful riverside setting with a fascinating maritime history.
We’ll also pass through Bailey’s Hard, once a thriving brickmaking and early shipbuilding site, and walk through woodland that once supplied timber for the navy.

Terrain: gravel paths, boardwalks, and,at times, muddy riverside sections.

There will be a small charge of £2.00 per head per person for this walk on the day.

Meet: at at 10:00, ready to leave at 10:15 Beaulieu motor museum car park SO42 7ZN

Parking: at Beaulieu motor museum car park SO42 7ZN
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Duration: approximately 2 hours
Please bring snacks/drinks for our stops a long the way.
For those who wish, there are pubs and cafe' and each end of the walk, where we can go for something to eat and/or drink.

Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are allowed, but must be kept on leads at all times.

Note: Please note walks maybe cancelled due to poor weather, please check before leaving.

DISCLAIMER:
By joining this group , you acknowledge and agree to the following:
All participants must be 18 or older and are fully responsible for their own safety, health, and wellbeing throughout the event. Outdoor environments do carry inherent risks, and participation is entirely voluntary and undertaken at each individual’s own discretion and risk.
The organiser, guides, or event hosts accept no liability for any injury (including personal injury or fatal accidents), illness, loss, damage, or disputes that may occur before, during, or after the event.
All event descriptions including timing, distance, pace, and attendance are approximate and may change due to weather, terrain, transport, or other unforeseen circumstances.
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Hope to see you there.