Tips for the New Forest?

[Ross_Curtis]

I'm heading down to the New Forest next month for a few days and wondered if anyone has any recommendations for some good photo locations.

Thanks

 

[neil_g]

ornimental drive near brockenhurst
bucklers hard near beaulieu
hatchet pond near beulieu/lymington

where abouts in the NF are you going?

 

[Ross_Curtis]

Thanks.

We are staying just outside the New Forest in Lymington.

 

[neil_g]

i used to live there the quay and the sea wall are also nice.

burley is quite close which is a nice little village.

 

[Forbiddenbiker]

Be out their at dawn...

 

[Paul W. H]

Here are some places I have found in and around The New Forest with SatNav Co-ords

Beaulieu (National Motor Museum & Palace) SO42 7ZN 50.82449 -1.45890

Lyndhurst (Bolderwood Deer Viewing Area CP) 50.87657 -1.65745

Lyndhurst (New Forest Reptile Centre) 50.85802 -1.61088

Lyndhurst (New Forest Visitor Centre) SO43 7NY 50.87192 -1.57485

Ringwood (Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptile Centre) BH24 3EA 50.83640 -1.77063

East Boldre (Hatchet Pond) SO42 7xx 50.81401 -1.47782

Brockenhurst (Balmer Lawn Riverside Picnic Area) SO42 7?? 50.82691 -1.57060

Brockenhurst (St. Nicholas' Church & ANZAC War Cemetery) SO42 7UB 50.81436 -1.56786

And if you are hungary try

Brockenhurst, East Boldre - Turfcutters Arms 50.80253 -1.47021

 

[n2desilv]

Definitely recommend Burley as well, great walks around there with lots of nice scenery. The village is also nice, with the witch shop probably worth checking out.

 

[Ross_Curtis]

Some great suggestions there.
I'll check them out.

 

[The Greek]

Your not far from Christchurch in Dorset , The Priory is well worth a visit.

 

[The Greek]

Forgot to mention Hurst Castle, a bit of a drive but definitely worth a visit, its an amazing place and a must for taking photographs.

 

[Ross_Curtis]

A friend recommended Hurst Castle, it's pretty close to where we are staying so that's definitely on the list of must dos.

 

[Stratman]

Another vote for Bucklers Hard.

Very pictureskew.

 

[DemiLion]

Don't use the Brokenhurst/Lyndhurst road during the weekend!

 

[Tokkelossi]

Also have a look on google earth for 'out of the way' locations and 'treats'. link that with the 'photographers ephemeris' and you might have the makings of a little gem

 

[neil_g]

Don't use the Brokenhurst/Lyndhurst road during the weekend!

good shout. especially if there is something on at new park (where the new forest show is also held).

getting in and out of lyndhurst is a pain in the arse at the best of times.

 

[DemiLion]

Oh and whilst I'm on a roll ( ) ...

If you're going out to Hurst castle, walk out there and then take the ferry back (about £2), it gives you some different angles and also the chance to get some great boat/detail shots coming back through the dunes and into the harbour.

 

[DrRusty]

Calshot beach Looking across to the Isle of Wight and Exbury gardens.