The Belt

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Mapped access (17 October 2026)

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What is recorded here

Map note: The Belt is recorded near Somerley, New Forest, England as a forest. If the name sparks an outdoor daydream, start with the map.

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Photo credits

• Mat Tuck, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• David Martin, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Mike Faherty, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Lorraine and Keith Bowdler, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Peter Whatley, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Clive Perrin, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
• Basher Eyre, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

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