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Description |
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| Hatchet
Pond is the largest body of water in the New Forest. Created in
the 18th Centuary to provide power for an iron mill, the pond today
provides valuable habitats for wildlife as well as being a scenic
backdrop for a Picnic. This is also a
good place to head for to watch the sun go down.
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Directions |
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One mile west of
Beaulieu and the B3054.
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Parking |
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| Plenty of parking
next to the pond. |
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Accessibility |
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 Wheelchair
accessible next to the pond in the car park area. |
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The countryside around Hatchet Pond |
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| Hatchet Pond has two other small ponds on the western end. The one below, the larger of the two doesn't have many fish, but ones in there are supposed to be quite big. The fish in the pond are; Roach, Bream, Tench and Carp. |
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