NEW FOREST WALK AT BROCKENHURST (IVY WOOD) (NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK)

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  • This is another video in my series “New Forest Walks” accompanied by my Whippet (Logan). In this episode I take a 4 mile circular route to the East of Ivy Wood, located about a mile to the East of the village of Brockenhurst, Hampshire.
    Before I started the walk, I dropped in on St Nicholas' Church which can be found on the Southern outskirts of Brockenhurst. Thought to be the oldest church in the New Forest, it is built on a mound that may once have been a site of pagan worship There is a magnificent Yew tree standing next to the church that was carbon-dated in the 1980's & estimated to be over 1,000 years old.
    I then explore the cemetery where I find the grave of “Brusher Mills” (AKA The Snakecatcher) before going on to the War Graves that relate to the tome when there was a field hospital in the area during WW1.
    I then drive half a mile to the Forestry Commission car park at Ivy Wood in order to start my main walk. Before entering the Perrywood Ivy Inclosure, I take a small detour to investigate the site of an old mill.
    My walk then takes me through some stunning woodland, past Ladycross Lodge & in to the Roundhill campsite (deserted as it had been closed as a result of the Covid 19 situation). There is a pretty pond and ancient bronze age barrow to look at in the site.
    My walk continues through the Perrywood Ironshill Inclosure to Ivy Wood where I end up by the Lymington River.
    During the walk, I mention a previous walk that I did at the old WW2 RAF airfield known as RAF Beaulieu......the video of which can be seen at : • NEW FOREST WALK : RAF ...
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  • @susantaylor927
    @susantaylor927 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Dave and Lovely Logan!
    That was a great walk! We are on catch up on your wonderful walks over our morning coffee!
    They set us up for the new day! They are uplifting and we are sooo thankful for them!😊

  • @davidchadderton5904
    @davidchadderton5904 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Dave, you are the ‘Jack Hargreaves’ of the New Forest. We always watched Jack and his gentle country lore tales and views.
    You have the gentle, lilting, pace of Jack, even sounding a little like him.
    Love your walks and stories with Logan. Takes me deeper into the Forest that I continue to love, all the way from Ballarat, reminding me of living there 1955 to 1991.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks David. I was always a great fan of Jack Hargreaves when I was growing up & just loved his programmes on TV.

  • @tradewithlouise
    @tradewithlouise 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another lovely walk thank you Dave. I will take my hubby in the springtime to see this area of my childhood, and the bluebells of course!

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Louise. That spot along the Lymington River is spectacular when the bluebells are out. Looking forward to Spring already!

  • @elizabethwilson1260
    @elizabethwilson1260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Dave! You have such a lovely manner as you explain the interesting history. Will try this walk sometime.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Elizabeth. It is a lovely part of the New Forest around there. Thank you for watching.

  • @nigelhicks1985
    @nigelhicks1985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another super walk I look forward to exploring when safe to do so.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Nigel. All we can do is hope that travel restrictions will be relaxed a little when things improve.

  • @davidchadderton5904
    @davidchadderton5904 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Along with your gorgeous New Forest walks with Logan, and ‘Wheelersatlarge’ Mike and Julie Wheeler from Bournemouth cycling everywhere on TH-cam, I relive cycling and walking in my favourite home counties.
    Thank you.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad that your are enjoying the series David. Thanks for watching.

  • @ataneRxR
    @ataneRxR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful!!! Piece of knowledge and beauty of new forest - thank you for sharing
    Lots of my walks starts in Brockenhurst now I have more to explore around town Thanks Dave
    Logan is just perfect companion 👍

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your kind comments Renata and indeed thank you for watching.

    • @ataneRxR
      @ataneRxR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DaveFord its just perfect
      Your knowledge and research
      Stunning views
      Master editing
      Hats off

  • @karenhoare3716
    @karenhoare3716 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Enjoyed the video. Visit the New Forest often so will definitely try this one. Lots of useful information gratefully received. Thanks.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed the video Karen. Thank you for watching.

  • @rockyrowe5970
    @rockyrowe5970 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very enjoyable Dave, another worthy of following in the future. Interesting piece about Brusher Mills

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Rocky. Mr Mills sounded like he would have been a fascinating chap to meet!

  • @thesolitarycyclist9005
    @thesolitarycyclist9005 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fascinating video Dave. I've heard it said that it was the consensus at the time that Brusher Mills had his hut burnt down by the authorities to prevent him exercising those squatters' rights.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah yes, that would make sense John.

  • @ianluke3326
    @ianluke3326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Definitely going to do this one in the spring (lockdown permitting), to see the bluebells! Charming walk as always Dave and Logan, thank you.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ian. Hope that the travel restrictions will ease soon.

  • @MarcHeighway
    @MarcHeighway 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was a lovely walk. It’s so easy to watch you Dave. Makes me want to go for a good walk... roll on the summer.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Marc. :)

  • @lionelmarytravels6003
    @lionelmarytravels6003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely video Dave. Although I thought I knew Brockenhurst, you lost me on your walk. Very pretty by the stream and the church was interesting.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Lionel. I certainly will be going back there for the display of bluebells.

  • @robertgreenaway5166
    @robertgreenaway5166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really great video! I may try and squeeze this walk in this week coming. Thank you

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Robert. :)

    • @robertgreenaway5166
      @robertgreenaway5166 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DaveFord did this walk today it was great, thank you so much. We also popped to the church too.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robertgreenaway5166 Glad you enjoyed it ... you certainly had good weather!

  • @robertbrailsford1539
    @robertbrailsford1539 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely walk Dave and Logan. Thank you.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers Robert. Thanks for watching.

  • @highlandexplorer990
    @highlandexplorer990 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looks wonderful. The little church is very charming. So much interest in this video. All the best to you and Logan.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers. I enjoyed filming at that church - it was very atmospheric with the old Yew next to it. Thanks again for watching.

  • @wiseowl6354
    @wiseowl6354 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very much enjoyed. I have read about ‘Brusher Mills’ but did not realise that he had his home destroyed. Very sad. Lots of interesting facts that you covered. Looking forward to joining you on your next perambulation.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Many thanks. Yes - a very sad end for "Brusher Mills".... very much a local character!

  • @davidchadderton5904
    @davidchadderton5904 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Camped with our caravan and two whippets in Hollands Wood several times when we lived in Abingdon.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A great place to camp & explore the Forest for sure. Whippets are simply the best!

  • @nwae8812
    @nwae8812 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful! Thank you for covering the Kiwis in St Nicholas’s grave yard. My good lady wife laid a wreath there for the Kiwis many years ago, on behalf of the legion.
    I believe there is a pub in Brockenhurst called “ the Snakecathcher.” Named after Harry Mills.
    Happy and safe New year to you and your side kick🇳🇿🇬🇧

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. Yes indeed...I have visited The Snakecatcher pub on a number of occasions.

  • @peterfrost5475
    @peterfrost5475 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely walk Dave, nice to remember the summer. Brusher Mills died in the sheds behind the Snake Catcher pub after a meal of cheese and pickles, so be warned !

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Peter..... and thanks for the warning (I will stick to the Ringwood Best)!

  • @mrsTimmyFranklin
    @mrsTimmyFranklin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    tried to take a walk in ivy wood going along the river going straight from the car park entrance, but after climbing over a fallen tree blocking the little path, the path then went to the right, down a slope into the water...didnt attempt to go on via the grass incase it was too muddy and slippery as not got the best balance and with certain health issues couldnt risk falling in the middle of nowhere and getting stuck in mud unable to get up, but im confused as online shows a nice walking route with bridges. your vid (ive only watched the early bit of the walk there from the end of the house, doesnt look anything like the route from the car park. confused as to how to get on the route shown online in pics

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  ปีที่แล้ว

      There is a map of the route that I took at about 36 secs in to the video. I did my walk clockwise, leaving the car park, crossing the road Eastwards & heading in to Perrywood Ivy Inclosure (at 8 mins 29 secs into the video). The route eventually comes back around Round Hill and follows well defined paths to the East of the Lymington River, back to the car park .Hope that helps.