Bolderwood & Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary
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At the end of Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, across the A35 is a truly stunning part of the New Forest - the Knightwood Oak, Bolderwood Aboretum Ornamental Drive, Bolderwood and Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary.
Along Bolderwood Aboretum Ornamental Drive are several car parks, the Knightwood Oak is the first car park.
The next car park along is Woosons, followed by Barrow Moor. From both of these car parks you can walk for miles in either direction, these car parks are not as busy as Bolderwood which is at the top of the hill & is one of the busiest spots in the New Forest due to the facilities and the proximity to the Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary viewing platform.
Bolderwood has a large grass field adjacent to the car park which is perfect for picnics, kite flying or for kids to run around. More often than not, Bolderwood has an Ice Cream van parked. There are also often ponies hanging around the car park and field. Next to the car park is a public toilet which gets heavy use in the summer.
The Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary Viewing Platform overlooks a meadow where the deer frequently gather, its not a guaranteed spot. There are some rare colourings, so I am told but I have never seen one - maybe one day! The viewing platform is not far from the car park, down a slight hill which makes it reasonably accessible, but not fully.
Bolderwood is one of the most popular spots in the forest and it's east to see why!
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