NEW FOREST WALK at PENNINGTON MARSHES (NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK)

This is another video in my series “New Forest Walks” accompanied by my Whippet (Logan). In this episode I take a 3 mile circular route from Lower Pennington which is located South of Lymington (Hampshire) - just off the A337.
I park my car at The Chequers Pub in the village & head South down Lower Woodside Road (there are further car parking spots along the side of this road). I then follow a shaded path past a private lake belonging to Pennington House (there are glimpses of the house on the right hand side) which takes me on to another minor single track road that comes to a dead end at the edge of the Pennington Marshes (part of the Lymington & Keyhaven Nature Reserve).
A long straight grass track takes me to the shoreline where there is a small jetty from which I enjoy stunning views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. To the West I can see Hurst Castle in the distance (I explored that in my Keyhaven video walk).
After letting Logan enjoy some fun in the sea, I follow the Solent Way along the sea wall towards the East. The sea is calm and has a beautiful deep blue colour in the glorious sunshine.
As I wander along the path I can make out the Royal Lymington Yacht club “starting platform” (used for races) and the famous “Jack in the Basket” marker pole out in the Solent. On the shore side, there is still evidence of “Salterns” - the old enclosures made to trap sea water & make salt in the past - now reverted back to lagoons used by the wildlife.
My route then takes me North past the Moses Dock (the last remaining navigable dock in the area) and two wonderful 18th century salt boiling houses before the final path back to the pub.
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
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[@catherinemyles5961]

Thank you Dave and Logan another lovely walk,Thank you.

[@DaveFord]

Thank you for watching Catherine

[@TeaInValhalla]

Excellent walk, great information, you told us a huge amount we didn't know and you showcased the area perfectly. Also, never seen a dog nibbling blackberries like that, had us laughing! Really enjoyable vid, we look forward to your next, keep well, Ceri and Kat ❤☕👍

[@DaveFord]

Thanks. Yes....Logan does love a "pit stop" for blackberries! Thanks for watching.

[@highlandexplorer990]

Great video. I wouldn't like to be the man in the basket!!

[@DaveFord]

Yes indeed....a little bit exposed!

[@ianluke3326]

I can thoroughly recommend Dave and Logan’s walks, having enjoyed them as my window on the world during Lockdown, and as indispensible guides for trying these fabulous walks at any other time. Always informative and cheery, they really are the antidote to winter and COVID-19 blues!

[@DaveFord]

Thanks for your kind comment Ian. I think we are all certainly looking forward to warmer weather now!

[@newsmonger77]

Logan certainly likes the blackberries!! Nice walk, thanks for posting.

[@DaveFord]

Yes....any excuse to stop for blackberries! Thanks for watching.

[@wiseowl6354]

Thank you Dave and Logan. A lovely video, as always...

[@DaveFord]

Thank you. We could do with some of that warmth today! :)

[@normanswift5048]

One of my favourite local circular walks Dave, thanks for posting. I got caught in a storm once on the raised path coastal section which wasn't very pleasant but it still hasn't put me off. Love seeing Logan enjoy the berries - they should name a fruit after him..

[@DaveFord]

Cheers Norman. Yes, I can imagine that area could get "interesting" in a storm! :)

[@drewski363]

Thanks for this Dave. I loved the video :)

[@DaveFord]

Thanks for watching Andy.

[@wendingourway]

Logan looks like he is having a blast of a time...wish I could get my adopted Otis to even venture to put a paw in the water...he feels that all water is to be avoided...lol

[@DaveFord]

Logan loves water....but not too cold or deep - he will only ever go up to "chest height"!

[@wiseowl6354]

And the information, on the area. Many thanks Dave... And not forgetting Logan of course! Thank you...

[@DaveFord]

I think Logan enjoyed his dip in the sea!

[@stevencostin4401]

I was born in Hampshire, I spent lots of good times bird watching on the coastlines of the New Forest 5 years ago I was forced to leave my lovely Hampshire, I was Divorced & made homeless I was 70 when watching your lovely video's I have a tear, remembering, I love Logan reminds me of my dogs, I just love your video's 😂

[@DaveFord]

Thank you Steven. I hope that you get to enjoy the future videos going forward. Thanks for watching.

[@Maxvollar]

Cheers Dave. I did this walk with my mum on her birthday a few days before you, between lockdowns in September. Brings back memories of happier times :)

[@DaveFord]

It is a great walk to do if you want to avoid mud, that is for sure!

[@peterfrost5475]

I enjoyed that walk Dave, lovely open landscapes by the sea, what more could you want and great weather too. Some years I painted a lovely old sailing boat that they moored in Moses Dock just opposite those old salt houses, pity its not there now, made a lovely view. Logan is a star!

[@DaveFord]

Thanks Peter. We really are so lucky with the New Forest having such a variety of scenery.

[@patsissons4025]

Can't hop on a bus or train into the forest because of lockdown, so enjoying a vicarious wander via your channel, will deffo give this one a go when travel is a bit easier!

[@DaveFord]

Great to hear from you Pat. This walk is a good one to do if you want to avoid mud! Thanks for watching.

[@robertbrailsford1539]

Nice video Dave and Logan. I enjoyed that walk.

[@DaveFord]

Many thanks Robert. :)

[@andrewjames3908]

Has Logan ever tried Logan berries? :)

[@DaveFord]

Ah Ha ...no, I don't think he has!

[@nickmay625]

great walk

[@DaveFord]

Thanks for watching Nick.