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Here is an idyllic stream and bridge – the river here once served
an iron mill.
The woodland itself is an attractive mix of ancient and
ornamental woods, well serviced by cycle tracks, gravel paths
and more simple pathways. There are several burial mounds
hidden here and some paths lead over the railway line.
This woodland is one of the most peaceful we have found and
where we have most often seen deer.
Bridge near the Old MIill
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This wonderful, not well-known, woodland area is part of the 615 hectares of the Ladycross Walk
Inclosures and is accessible from Ladycross or from Hawkhill nearby.
Framewood encompasses the area north of Hawkhill right up to the railway line on its northern
boundary. This area has expanses of ancient and ornamental woodland and is a good place to
glimpse deer. Its inner paths have a very special atmosphere and we often feel we are being
watched by the multitude of wildlife living here.
This area was enclosed in 1852 along with the
adjacent Frame heath – its clay soils were
initially planted with oak and beech, with further
beech trees added between the wars. Scots
pines were introduced in the 1920s and newer
other pines after World War Two. Since the
1960s some oaks were cleared to make way for
blocks of Corsican pines, Hybrid larch and
Western Hemlock so there is a great variety of
trees to see. The middle section is particularly
beautiful with the older spreading oaks
interspersed with streams and tracks. Look out
for the “fairy doors”.
There are some forest roads used for forestry
works and access to the railway line for
maintenance purposes, so it is also good for
riding, cycling and orienteering. There are
numerous paths and tracks and you can traverse
the railway line and a bridge at different points.
Fairy Doors in Framewood
Suzanne Ashworth: After growing up in Southampton and spending many days in the New Forest
area, I moved away for several decades – mostly to Wales. I have recently returned and now live
in Lymington with my fiance, Robbie and our Pembrokeshire border collie, Cwtch – keeping her
well exercised has given us a chance to explore the wonderful areas of forest and coastline
nearby.
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