Play this PodVisit anywhere around Brockenhurst - Henry 'Brusher' Mills got his name as he 'brushed' the cricket pitch at Balmer Lawn. But he was more famous for his exploits in catching snakes.
Who better to tell you about the New Forest's adders and grass snakes who live in the heathlands?
Wander through the streets of Brockenhurst (06) - from the train station follow the road to Lymington until a land signposted to St Nicholas' Church where Brusher Mills is buried.
Across the A337 road from the the Balmer Lawn Hotel to the north of Brockenhurst is a path through Water Copse Inclosure to the point where the Ober Water and Highland Water meet to form the Lymington River.
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map OL22 - Grid Reference SU 301 021
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There are tea shops, cafes, restaurants and toilet facilities in Brockenhurst village.
Green Tips: The New Forest's snake and reptile populations are now protected - if you happen to see one, it shouldn't be disturbed.
Food and drink which is grown or produced in the New Forest is low on 'food miles' and helps the local economy.
Brockenhurst is well served for public transport - The New Forest Bus tour in summer and Brockenhurst Train Station. It is also on the New Forest Cycle Network and cycle hire is available at the train station.
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