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A mini guide to
Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst: getting there
Stops, stations and how to reach Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst
Stops and stations
Getting to Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst
Choose the stop closest to where you are going.
| Stop or station | Services | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Brockenhurst | South Western Railway and CrossCountry | Main line to London Waterloo, Southampton and Bournemouth; branch to Lymington |
| Ashurst New Forest | South Western Railway | About 3 miles from Lyndhurst (Wikipedia); for the New Forest Wildlife Park |
| New Forest Breezer 86 | Bluestar bus | Totton, Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst and Lymington |
Walking from nearby areas
- Beaulieu and Lymington: 9.7 km from Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst, better by public transport
Reaching The New Forest
Official travel information
Brockenhurst, in the middle of the Forest, is on the main line from London Waterloo to Bournemouth and Weymouth, and Lymington has ferries to the Isle of Wight. Times and fares change, so check the operators before you travel.
- New Forest National Park Authority → — Park information, the New Forest Code and seasonal guidance
- Visit the New Forest → — Official tourism site for the New Forest
- South Western Railway → — Trains to Brockenhurst and Lymington (times and fares)
- Wightlink → — Lymington to Yarmouth ferry
- Forestry England: New Forest → — Car parks, walking and cycling on the Crown lands
Times, fares and disruption change: use the operator pages above for live information.
Plan your journey here
Enter your starting point and Google Maps will show routes to Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst. Public transport is selected; change it on the map. Check operator sites for live disruption.
While you are here
Things to see in Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Bolton's Bench
Small hill and viewpoint at the east end of Lyndhurst; local folklore says it was once the body of a dragon.
Knightwood Oak
Forestry England calls this 500-year-old oak the largest and most famous in the New Forest; it stands by the Bolderwood Ornamental Drive.
Bolderwood
Arboretum with Douglas firs dating back to 1860 and veteran trees in ancient woodland, with waymarked walks and cycle trails.
Photo credits
- Church of St Michael and All Angels, Lyndhurst: Charlesdrakew at English Wikipedia, Public domain, source
- Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst (area photo): Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Bolton's Bench: Malc McDonald, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Knightwood Oak: User:MalcolmGould, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Bolderwood: Clive Perrin, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Beaulieu and Lymington: Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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