Here are two places to walk at Deerleap in The New Forest Hampshire, it’s a great place to walk with kids in The New Forests, with plenty of New Forest ponies and a big open space, with woodlands surrounding.
This walk at Deerleap is on the edge of The New Forest, Hampshire. It’s very easy to find and not far from the motorway.
When we arrived at Deerleap it was a busy Sunday afternoon, the car park was pretty full and you had to wait for a space. Once we had our space we headed out across the field towards the woods. Once you’re in this area you can follow the paths around, we decided to take the path to the right which followed the forest edge.
The kids ran into the forest to explore, picking up sticks and seeing what they could find.
In Deerleap there are some well-maintained graveled paths to follow, which makes it so easy to find routes to take.
Following this path along we got to a large crossroad of paths, as the time was ticking on we took the left hand one to take us back into the woods.
This does make it a quick walk, although with the children it did take us an hour and a half! Walking through the woods we came across a den that someone made, this kept the kids busy for a little bit.
Once you’ve veered off towards the left you will find yourself back out on the path near the start!
Deepleap Walk Two
We took a visit to the New Forest and had a walk at Deerleap in The New Forest, this just sits on the edge of The New Forest and very easy to get to. However, keep your eyes peeled as it is very easy to miss the entrance to the car park. If you are coming from the Totton direction, drive along Deerleap Lane, and keep going until you get to the New Forest Wildlife Park. Right after that on the right-hand side is a little gravel track. I first thought I was going to appear in someone’s drive as I drove along with it, but you will soon see a sign with ‘Deerleap Car Park’ on it. With a large car park for plenty of cars.
Deepleap is a large open space that you can walk for miles from, with various different directions and paths to take. Like I said above, we decided it might be the best plan to stay away from the forest, and not venture in with all the trees blowing in the storm!
So we kept walking in a straight line! Coming across lots of ponies and cattle, so do be aware if you have a dog with you. Also, you come across the railway line and bridge, so great for a bit of train spotting!
This spot is also great, with lots of steams running through Deerleap, there are plenty of opportunities to paddle in the summer, and not in the middle of a storm! Although our kids like to give it a go, and end up with it all up to their leg and then moaning about being wet and cold!
This route goes on and on, as you can see Gus was loving the big open spaces and wind in his hair!
After about 1.5hrs exploring, the wind started to get to us all. Here they are falling into the wind, and letting it hold them up!
We will be back to walk at Deerleap again, and I think it would make a perfect picnic place in the summer. Great big area to play ball, paddle in the streams, and a lovely bit of peace and quiet.
Tips For A Walk At Deerleap In The New Forest
- Great for dog walking, but be aware of ponies
- No Toilets
- Good sized car park
- Large open space
- Lots of walks in different directions
- Woodlands
14 Comments
The New Forest has to be one of my favourite places to go for a walk with the dog/family. Gorgeous photos of you all x
It’s such a lovely place to walk around isn’t it, very peaceful
This looks like a lovely place to walk and so photogenic too! I’m also looking to create more video content this year.
Thanks. I love the end results of creating a video, nice to capture those little moments with the children
Looks like a lovely place to go for a walk. I love Suanday walks and so would enjoy this I am sure. I bet it all looks really different in the different seasons!
I love how it changes colours with the seasons, the purple heather is the best I think…oh but the golden autumn is lovely too!!
We’ve been here! It’s so nice and you’ve captured it beautifully in your photos. I love the new forest for walks, I miss it now we’ve moved away xx
Yeah but you’ve got that lovely beach by you to explore! That looked lovely
I love a forest walk this time of year. Perfect for blowing away the cobwebs and letting the kids blow off some steam.
They need it after a week back at school after their break from it!
This is so beautiful the forest looks like it’s atepoed out of the Twilight books so magical! I hope you had a magical time together!
Thank you, nice a peaceful which is just what we all needed
Wow, that looks so beautiful! I love Winter walks, something about the chill in the air makes it more magical.
Katie xoxo
Thanks, just need some frost and it would look lovely and wintery