Ward in New Forest, Hampshire, England
| Coordinates: | 50.75, -1.602 |
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| OS grid ref: | SZ 28 94 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 (Lymington) |
The area around Milford and Hordle sits on the south coast of Hampshire within the New Forest district of England. It includes the clifftop village of Milford-on-Sea, the shingle spit and historic fort at Hurst Castle, and stretches down towards the saltmarshes of Keyhaven, giving wide views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight; inland the landscape falls into heathland and arable countryside characteristic of the wider New Forest.
Locally the economy is shaped by tourism, watersports and small independent businesses, while many residents commute to nearby Lymington or further afield. There’s a strong conservation and community focus - nature reserves and protected coastal habitats attract walkers and birdwatchers, and the area’s maritime history, thatched cottages and occasional smuggling lore add to its local character, alongside a mix of long-term families and retirees.
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