Barford Down

No. 1042 of 1,500 in the New Forest, No. 11 for hikes, No. 51 for views. Nature, 17.8 km from Ringwood, just outside the New Forest National Park.

A low hilltop rising to 109 metres.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Height
109 mOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.50 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Tom's Field CampingStay, 11 km from RingwoodCamping
Carron Caravan And Camping SiteStay, 10 km from LyndhurstCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Kings Head17 km from RingwoodFood and pubs
The Bull Hotel16 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The King's Head16 km from Lyndhurst, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Parish Lantern16 km from Lyndhurst, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Breamore House and Countryside Museum13 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Downton Leisure Centre16 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkRainy day
The Amphitheatre16 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkArt and galleries