Friday, 26 July 2024

Great Huntley Bank

Great Huntley Bank, a route we used to take far more regularly than we do today, after the New Forest National Park Authority closed off the closest access which was a lay-by on the A35. I can maybe see the argument for doing it, though can't help but feel that the erasure of roadside parking spots, warning notices in other traditional spots and the apparent permanent closure of a number of car parks is shepherding us towards a pay to play future. I'm sure I recall something along those lines being mooted some years back. Anyway. Great Huntley Bank and the length of Highland Water that runs through it are beautiful. Deciduous woodland filled with veteran and ancient trees casting wonderful dappled shade over a verdant floor teeming with life and a favoured haunt of deer, especially during the rut. 

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