The Rough

Wood, Forest in Hampshire New Forest

England

The Rough

Pylewell, farm buildings At Pylewell Home Farm.
Pylewell, farm buildings Credit: Mike Faherty

The Rough, located in Hampshire, England, is a picturesque woodland and forest area that spans over several acres. It is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

The Rough is characterized by its dense canopy of tall, mature trees, including oak, beech, and birch. The forest floor is adorned with a rich carpet of mosses, ferns, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape during the spring and summer months. The diverse range of flora provides a habitat for a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, birds, and insects.

Traversing through The Rough, visitors will find a network of well-maintained footpaths and trails, allowing them to explore the area at their own pace. The paths wind through the forest, offering glimpses of tranquil ponds, babbling brooks, and meadows filled with wild grasses.

The Rough is also home to a small visitor center, where visitors can acquire maps, information, and guidance about the area. The center also hosts educational programs and workshops, providing insights into the local ecology and conservation efforts.

Whether it's a leisurely stroll or an adventurous hike, The Rough offers something for everyone. Its serene ambience, coupled with the sounds of nature, provides a perfect escape for individuals seeking solace or a chance to reconnect with the natural world.

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The Rough Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.773263/-1.5034433 or Grid Reference SZ3597. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pylewell, farm buildings At Pylewell Home Farm.
Pylewell, farm buildings
At Pylewell Home Farm.
Pylewell, cattle grid At the settlement's entrance. East of here, New Forest Commoners' livestock are allowed to graze.
Pylewell, cattle grid
At the settlement's entrance. East of here, New Forest Commoners' livestock are allowed to graze.
Pylewell, green At the junction of roads to Sowley, East End and Walhampton. This forms part of the Solent Way. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www3.hants.gov.uk/longdistance/walking-solentway.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www3.hants.gov.uk/longdistance/walking-solentway.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Pylewell, green
At the junction of roads to Sowley, East End and Walhampton. This forms part of the Solent Way. LinkExternal link
Pylewell, footpath Along a field margin, from Pylewell to Sowley Lane, via Sowley Brooms. This path forms part of the Solent Way: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www3.hants.gov.uk/longdistance/walking-solentway.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www3.hants.gov.uk/longdistance/walking-solentway.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Pylewell, footpath
Along a field margin, from Pylewell to Sowley Lane, via Sowley Brooms. This path forms part of the Solent Way: LinkExternal link
Sowley, clamp In a field next to Sowley Brooms.
Sowley, clamp
In a field next to Sowley Brooms.
Sowley, footbridge & stile Leaving Sowley Brooms to cross farmland to Pylewell, on the Solent Way: <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www3.hants.gov.uk/longdistance/walking-solentway.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www3.hants.gov.uk/longdistance/walking-solentway.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Sowley, footbridge & stile
Leaving Sowley Brooms to cross farmland to Pylewell, on the Solent Way: LinkExternal link
Sowley Brooms A mixed woodland plantation; in this section, conifers.
Sowley Brooms
A mixed woodland plantation; in this section, conifers.
Sowley Brooms, footpath junction Take the second path for Pylewell, on the Solent Way. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www3.hants.gov.uk/longdistance/walking-solentway.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www3.hants.gov.uk/longdistance/walking-solentway.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Sowley Brooms, footpath junction
Take the second path for Pylewell, on the Solent Way. LinkExternal link
Sowley, farm track Between Sowley Brooms (left) and open farmland; on the Solent Way. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www3.hants.gov.uk/longdistance/walking-solentway.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www3.hants.gov.uk/longdistance/walking-solentway.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Sowley, farm track
Between Sowley Brooms (left) and open farmland; on the Solent Way. LinkExternal link
East End, Crockford Stream Looking upstream from East End Bridge.
East End, Crockford Stream
Looking upstream from East End Bridge.
East End, Bridge Farmhouse
East End, Bridge Farmhouse
East End, jaywalking ponies Exercising their owners' rights to Common of Pasture. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.newforest.hampshire.org.uk/today1.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.newforest.hampshire.org.uk/today1.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
East End, jaywalking ponies
Exercising their owners' rights to Common of Pasture. LinkExternal link
Pylewell House The house is generally surrounded by trees, but two avenues through the coastal trees have been made so the house has unobstructed views of the Solent and across to the Isle of Wight. This is looking back up one of them.
Pylewell House
The house is generally surrounded by trees, but two avenues through the coastal trees have been made so the house has unobstructed views of the Solent and across to the Isle of Wight. This is looking back up one of them.
Sowley Lane Looking from the end of Tanners Lane.
Sowley Lane
Looking from the end of Tanners Lane.
Road towards South Baddesley This may be called South Baddesley Road here, it certainly is further along.
Road towards South Baddesley
This may be called South Baddesley Road here, it certainly is further along.
Track off Shotts Lane A public footpath used by the Solent Way trail.
Track off Shotts Lane
A public footpath used by the Solent Way trail.
Pond and houses
Pond and houses
Houses on the edge of the heath
Houses on the edge of the heath
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The Rough is located at Grid Ref: SZ3597 (Lat: 50.773263, Lng: -1.5034433)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: New Forest

Police Authority: Hampshire

What 3 Words

///evenly.billiard.commands. Near Lymington, Hampshire

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