Lymington River – Toddle Doddle https://toddledoddle.com Find Your Next Adventure Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:10:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 102446132 Splash, Paddle and Wade at Ober Corner, New Forest https://toddledoddle.com/ober-corner-new-forest/ https://toddledoddle.com/ober-corner-new-forest/#respond Sun, 22 May 2022 17:19:29 +0000 https://toddledoddle.com/balmer-lawn-new-forest-copy/ Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire

Ober Corner is the most enchanting part of the New Forest I have found so far. Here the Ober Water meanders through the trees, past wildflowers and ponies and on to a bridge, where it becomes the Lymington River. 

 

Pond Dipping and Paddling

Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, HampshireThis bridge is a picturesque spot to splash around the river, try your luck at pond dipping,

 

 

 

Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshiretackle some log bridges or stop and have a picnic. 

 

 

 

 

Finding the Bridge

Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, HampshireTo find the bridge, follow the stony path from the car park, which will lead you past heathland, into the woods and then to the bridge.  

The walk takes about fifteen to twenty minutes.

 

 

Finding the Car Park

Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, HampshireTo find the Ober Corner car park, use SO42 7QD and follow the road all the way to the end.

You will pass Beechern Wood Car Park and Aldridge Hill camp site on the way. 

 

 

Deep Water 

Ober Corner Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, HampshireNote that the brook by the car park is shallow in some places but deep in others and there are warning signs.  

 

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Visit the Ober Corner website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Brockenhurst
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: SO42 7QD

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a blanket and a picnic.
Facilities: None

How Long We Spent There: 2.5 hours
Buggies: Choose a buggy that can handle stony paths.

Parking: There is a small car park next to the river but this can be very busy. 
Cost of Parking: Free.

Wildlife You Might See: Ponies, fish, butterflies and other insects, rabbits and birds.

Information Written: May 2022

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Ober Corner in the New Forest is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
4.3
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User Rating 0 (0 votes)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

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Balmer Lawn Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, HampshireBalmer Lawn is a beautiful spot to splash around in the Lymington River. Both banks are grassy and there are areas of shade too.

 

 

 

Balmer Lawn Paddling, Lymington River, Brockenhurst, New Forest, HampshireThe river is shallow in some places and deeper in others. I also understand its depth changes throughout the year.

This is a popular spot and can be very, very busy.

 

Visit the Balmer Lawn website

 

Further Information

Nearest Town: Brockenhurst
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: SO42 7TS

Opens: Daily
Cost: Free

Where to Eat: Bring a blanket and a picnic.
Facilities: None

How Long We Spent There: 2 hours
Buggies: Any buggy would work as you don’t have to walk anywhere.

Parking: There is a small car park next to the river but this can be very busy. 
Cost of Parking: Free.

Wildlife You Might See: Ponies, wood ants, mini-beasts, butterflies, rabbits and birds.

Information Written: May 2022

Visitor Information

 

Ratings

Our visit to Balmer Lawn paddling in the New Forest is summarised below and you can add your own rating under ‘User Rating’ or in the ‘Add Comment’ section below.

 

  • Fun
  • Condition
  • Value
  • Would We Go Back
4.3
Sending
User Rating 3 (1 vote)
Comments Rating 0 (0 reviews)

 

Before taking part in any activities or visiting any places listed, you should make appropriate checks to ensure high quality provision, a safe environment is provided and to check all these details are up to date before you visit and/or take part. We accept no liability (to the fullest extent permitted by law) for the quality of the activities provided or places listed or for the accuracy of any information given.

 

 

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