Friday 1st March

Directions to Hawkhill Car park

From Lyndhurst take the A337 towards Brockenhurst. Just before entering Brockenhurst, turn left at the Balmer Lawn Hotel onto the B3055 (signposted Beaulieu).

Stay on this road for about 3 miles (down under the railway bridge, ignoring a turning to the right near the bridge).

As you finally emerge from the woods into the open, the car park is about 600 yards on the left.

The car park is not very well signposted, but it's up a gravel track on the left.

February Deerleap Car Park

30 members set off in sunshine in rather a chilly wind with 2 or 3 muddy patches, but we were sheltered somewhat by the tall pines of the enclosures. Although outward we took an alternative route to avoid the woods and enjoy the sunshine, well sheltered walking south. However at about 11 o'clock it clouded over and sleet fell for about 5 minutes. On the return leg it was the opposite, chose a route through the woods for shelter from the wind (now walking NE) and because there was no sun to enjoy. In general a pleasant, leisurely stroll. Dave