New Road - Sedgemead Footpath
About this footpath
A very short footpath near Hythe offering a quick walk across open Forest terrain. This 120-metre route is ideal for a brief stroll or as part of a longer outing. Easy underfoot with minimal elevation, it typifies the New Forest's mix of open heath and grazing land where ponies, cattle and donkeys roam freely.
Highlights
- Quick walk from Hythe
- Open heathland views
- Free-roaming New Forest livestock
- Dogs welcome on open access land
What to expect
Flat, easy terrain underfoot with minimal waymarking needed given the short distance. You'll cross open grass and heathland grazed by New Forest ponies, cattle and donkeys—expect to see and hear animals. The route is straightforward and takes just five minutes at a steady pace.
Good to know
- Dogs welcome (keep under control near livestock & wildlife)
Dogs are allowed but keep them under control near grazing livestock and away from ground-nesting birds (March to July). No facilities or charges. Wear sensible walking shoes; after heavy rain, boggy patches may develop on the heath. This is open Forest access land.