Hatchet Pond Car Park

 

Hatchet Pond is the largest body of water in the New Forest. Created in the 18th Centuary to provide power for an iron mill, the pond today provides valuable habitats for wildlife as well as being a scenic backdrop for a picnic. This is also a good place to head for to watch the sun go down.

Cycling trails

Just across the road form the entrance to the car park the cycle network starts and can be followed through to Lyndhurst or Brockenhurst. For more information on the Cycle Network please click on the link to the right.

How to get there:

Hatchet Pond Car Park is in New Forest. Beaulieu is the nearest town or village.

By car: from Beaulieu take the B3055 towards Brockenhurst, Hatchet Pond car park is situated on the junction with the B3054.

OS Grid Reference: SU 369 017

Other places to go in New Forest

• Pig Bush Car Park
  
• Horse Riding in the New Forest
  
• Coarse Fishing in the New Forest
  
• New Forest Reptile Centre
  
• Wilverley Barbecue
  
• Whitefield Moor
  
• Wilverley Plain
  
• Knightwood Oak
  
• Bolderwood
  
• Blackwater
  
• Bolton's Bench Car Park
  
• The Rufus Stone
  
• Anderwood
  
• Winter Car Park Closures
  
• Ashurst Campsite Christmas Tree Sales
  
• New Park Christmas Tree Sales
  
• Moors Valley Country Park Christmas Tree Sales
  

Facilities:

Activities

	Just across the road form the entrance to the car park the cycle network starts and can be followed through to Lyndhurst or Brockenhurst. For more information on the Cycle Network please click on the link to the right.
	Coarse fishing in the New Forest is available at Hatchet Pond. A Forestry Commission fishing permit is required along with a rod license. For more information on Fishing in the New Forest please click on the link for Coarse Fishing under related pages.
	Information on camping in the New Forest can be obtained from Forest holidays either by clicking on the Forest holidays link to the right of the page, or by calling them on 0845 130 8224. ****Please note that wild camping is not allowed in the New Forest. Only use the designated campsties. We also recommend that you book your pitch in advance as the campsites can become very busy in the holiday periods.****
	Keep your eyes open for the vast array of spectacular dragonflies and damselfies that live in the area.
	You can use raised portable BBQs at this site. Please refer to the BBQ link to the right for futher information. Disposable BBQs are not permitted at this site. Please use the special picnic tables at either Bolderwood or Blackwater if you wish to use a disposable BBQ
	Hatchet Pond is a tranquil spot to picnic, watch the passing water wildlife or fish.
	Toilets are situated in the car park.

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