Cow Bridge

No. 1123 of 1,499 in the New Forest, No. 1 for wild swims. Nature, 13.7 km from Ringwood.

A bathing spot at Cow Bridge, where people go for an outdoor swim.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Best months
June, July, AugustNot for January, February, March, April, October, November, Decemberoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

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

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Gorse Farm Caravan ParkStay, 9.0 km from RingwoodCamping
Harry's Field CampsiteStay, 8.1 km from RingwoodCamping
Tom's Field CampingStay, 11 km from RingwoodCamping
St Johns Farm CampingStay, 8.8 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Goat at DowntonGrade II* listed, 16 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Kings Head17 km from RingwoodFood and pubs
The Bull Hotel16 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Rose and Thistle14 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Rockbourne Roman Villa12 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Breamore House and Countryside Museum13 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
New Forest Water Park5.9 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkFamily days out
Downton Leisure Centre16 km from Ringwood, just outside the parkRainy day