Verwood — Fordingbridge
Verfor one
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Verwood and Fordingbridge.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Verwood and Fordingbridge.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 2
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (2)
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Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
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Start and end points
Verwood
Grid Ref
SU0863809130
Lat / Lon
50.88159° / -1.87858°
Easting / Northing
408,638E / 109,130N
What3Words
clashing.refills.erupt
Fordingbridge
Grid Ref
SU1479514210
Lat / Lon
50.92715° / -1.79085°
Easting / Northing
414,795E / 114,210N
What3Words
rejoined.soon.blogs
Verfor One's land is
Verwood | |
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Grid Ref | SU0863809130 |
Lat / Lon | 50.88159° / -1.87858° |
Easting / Northing | 408,638E / 109,130N |
What3Words | clashing.refills.erupt |
Fordingbridge | |
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Grid Ref | SU1479514210 |
Lat / Lon | 50.92715° / -1.79085° |
Easting / Northing | 414,795E / 114,210N |
What3Words | rejoined.soon.blogs |
Moors | 9.9% |
Pasture | 38.6% |
Urban | 34.5% |
Woods | 17.0% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Charles312
06 Oct 2024I walked this route at the beginning of September, from Verwood to Fordingbridge.
Overall I enjoyed this route - following forest tracks, crossing rugged open access land, fields, and what feels like long-established footpaths - all to be experienced within a couple of hours.
I do agree with the previous review that this is not an easy access route for the same points identified. Looking at maps of the area, moreover, it doesn't look as if a more accessible option is even possible between Alderholt and Fordingbridge without a significant amount of detour and road (not lane) walking.
There was evidence of flood in Cranborne Common and perhaps a few other spots that I could see, but had no issues when I followed it. I'm not sure how far an alternative "winter route" could be plotted given this southwestern approach to Fordingbridge resolves to the meeting of the Allen and Avon rivers, but it could be worth exploring, even if no more accessible.
Unlike the previous review I did manage to follow the intended footpath below Midgham Farm, but it was quite overgrown and the entrance onto the footpath (parallel with the track to another farmhouse) all but concealed.
It's worth noting now that the RoW immediately following this is being permanently diverted, replaced with a dedicated track circumnavigating the settlement altogether. It adds perhaps 75m to the original route but, with due credit to Hampshire Council, it feels much better.
Most of what I have mentioned in this review can be found illustrated in the example photo survey I submitted alongside. Below I have recopied the notice of RoW diversion from Hampshire Council, the path I took around Midgham Farm in light of this, and the sight of St Mary's Church when arriving at Fordingbridge.
Russell Haley
22 Jun 2024 (edited 23 Jun 2024)Walked in June ‘24, after a flooded attempt was abandoned earlier in the year.
Varied terrain, minimal road walking and plenty of pubs at the Fordingbridge end.
The heathland between Verwood and Alderholt is a very rutted path. A few stiles or gates to climb between Alderholt and Fordingbridge, along with narrow and overgrown paths.
I’m not a small chap and managed to push an off-road pushchair the whole way, but had to lift it a number of times. Not an easy access route.
Nice walk though
The attached map of Midgeham farm shows the blocked/overgrown paths with a Red mark and the blue dashed line an alternative. But you need to climb a gate.
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