PLACES OF INTEREST AROUND RINGWOOD AND BURLEY
The Avon Valley Path. 34 miles from
Salisbury Cathedral to Christchurch Priory. Many people walk the
route over two days with an overnight stop in Ringwood. The valley
is a rare and special place having been largely spared from the
pressures of modern agriculture, roads and other forms of intrusive
development, and still supports a remarkable range of unspoilt habitats,
rich in wildlife.
Much of the valley flood plain has been notified as a Site of Special
Scientific Interest, and more than 3,000 hectares fall within an
Environmentally Sensitive Area, where traditional farming practices are
encouraged.
www.hants.gov.uk/walking/avonvalley
The New Forest Water Park at
Hucklesbrook Lakes welcomes visitors for water-skiing, aquarides and
jet-skiing. The park is situated in 55 acres of beautiful countryside
off the A338 north of Ringwood and offers 2 lakes for watersports and
fishing. A great day out for all the family.
The Spinnaker Sailing Club welcomes
visiting dinghy sailors that are members of an RYA affiliated club who
may use the facilities by telephoning 01425 476509. The club sails
on Spinnaker Lake off Ivy Lane to the east of the A338.
Game or course fishing is
big in Ringwood; a large variety of fish species can be found in both
the River Avon and in well stocked local lakes. Day fishing tickets are
available in season. Permits and location details can be obtained from;
Avon Angling Centre tel: 01425 461038 and
Ringwood Tackle tel:01425 475155, both in West Street, Ringwood.
The UK's largest radio control and
slot racing centre is on Christchurch Road in Ringwood.
Millstream Model Centre operate three professional tracks including the
8 lane "Daytona Speedway". A great day out for the boys!
www.millmc.com
Ringwood Raceway at Matchams
Leisure Park is a 390 metre, "Short Circuit Racing" track with
a full program of Banger racing, Stocks, Superstox, Ministox, Hot Rods
and special formulas. Fun for all the family. tel:01425
473305
www.ringwoodraceway.com
Classic Motorcycle Hire:
Bugad Classic Bike Hire -
designed for those who love riding motorcycles. If
you want a great biking holiday, or just a day out riding classic
bikes and lunching at friendly pubs, we
have the perfect solution. Tel:
0845 2268156
www.bugad.com
Martin Down
Nature Reserve: One of the largest areas of chalk downland in the
UK. Supports a huge variety of flowers, butterflies and birds. tel:
01980 620485
www.english-nature.org.uk/..............
Breamore House:
Elizabethan Manor House now a Countryside Museum and Family home with
many fine works of art, period furniture, 17th century needlework,
porcelain. Th esite also features an ancient Mizmaze.
www.breamorehouse.com
VILLAGES
Burley is set deep in the Forest between
Brockenhurst and Ringwood. The
village is extremely popular with a wealth of tea rooms, gift shops, art
galleries and a Pick Your Own Farm. Burley features everything you would
expect from a traditional, old, New Forest village.
Burley Wagon Rides:
Heavy-horse drawn wagon rides in and around the village. Selection
of routes and fares.
www.burleywagonrides.co.uk
PLACES OF INTEREST FURTHER
AFIELD
Bolderwood Deer Sanctuary
A great place to watch wild deer. There is a tiered viewing platform which gives uninterrupted views over
the field area where the deer live. Located at the northern end
of Bolderwood Drive which is accessible from the A35 Lyndhurst to
Christchurch road.
About 3 miles West of Lyndhurst.
Furzey Gardens and Cottage
Set in the heart of The New Forest at Minstead, this delightful,
informal garden was established in 1922 and is renowned for its all year
round beauty. See extensive collections of azaleas and rhodendrons, the strange Bottle
Brush tree and flaming Chilean Fire trees
www.furzey-gardens.org
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