The Tall Trees Trail loops past towering redwoods on this Victorian forest drive near Brockenhurst in the New Forest. Free, open access.
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Before you go
- Access
- Open to the public
- Last checked
- 20 Jun 2026
- Access note
- Free to walk and drive; pay-and-display Forestry England car parks (Blackwater, Brock Hill).
- Visitor information
- forestryengland.uk/blackwater
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Canopy Weather Safety
High Winds Advisory
Avoid standing beneath mature conifer crowns during storms or high winds. Follow site closure notices and move to clear ground if canopy branches are moving heavily.
Bark Photography
Low-Angle Light
Low-angle morning and late-afternoon sunlight reveals rich fibrous bark texture and distinctive red coloration.
Estate Approach
EasyRoads Route Check
Estate roads often feature narrow single-track lanes and low overhanging boughs. Verify vehicle clearance before setting off.
In the Forest
Tree Radar for iPhone
Designed for use when cellular reception is weak or unavailable. Directional compass points directly toward recorded tree coordinates under dense canopy.
Redwood species here
Best in autumn: the dawn redwood is deciduous, and its foliage turns a foxy copper-red before falling — often the finest time to visit.
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About this place
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Rhinefield Ornamental Drive is a tree-lined forest road through the New Forest National Park near Brockenhurst in Hampshire, planted in the late 1850s with ornamental conifers including towering coast redwoods and giant sequoia. The waymarked Tall Trees Trail loops off the drive for around a kilometre past some of the tallest trees in the forest, with dawn redwood among the plantings in the adjoining Blackwater Arboretum. Free to walk, with pay-and-display parking.
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