| Coordinates: | 50.775, -1.584 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SZ 29 97 |
| Dialling code: | 01590 (Lymington) |
Mount Pleasant sits on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire, England, and shares the park’s characteristic mix of open heath, ancient oak and beech woodland and quiet lanes. Its location means easy access to walking and cycling routes and regular encounters with the free‑roaming ponies and commoning activity that are a hallmark of the area.
The wider New Forest has deep historic roots as a royal hunting ground created after the Norman Conquest, and that legacy influences local life today through conservation, small‑scale farming and a tourism economy focused on nature, craft and outdoor recreation rather than heavy industry. Residents and visitors alike appreciate the settlement’s peaceful, rural character and the strong local interest in protecting the landscape and traditional commoning rights.
Postcode districts covering Mount Pleasant
Most populated places nearby
- Southampton 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Portsmouth 22.2 miles35.7 km
- Bournemouth 12.2 miles19.6 km
- Poole 17 miles27.3 km
- Gosport 19 miles30.6 km
- Fareham 18.2 miles29.2 km
- Eastleigh 17.7 miles28.5 km
- Eastleigh Town 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Winchester 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Salisbury 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Christchurch 7.4 miles12 km
- Totton 10.6 miles17 km
Neighbouring places
- Sway Built-up area 1.2 miles2 km
- Boldre Built-up area 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Lymington Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Pennington Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Sandy Down Built-up area 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Lymington and Pennington Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Hordle Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Milford & Hordle Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Everton Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Tiptoe Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Pilley Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Walhampton and Portmore Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
Example postcodes in Mount Pleasant
Transport links
- Bournemouth Airport 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Southampton Airport 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Sway Railway Station 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Lymington Town Railway Station 2.3 miles3.6 km
Hotels near Mount Pleasant Ad
- Monkey Brewhouse 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Cottage Lodge Hotel 3 miles4.9 km
- Thatched Cottage Hotel 3.1 miles4.9 km
- South Lawn Hotel 4 2.8 miles4.5 km
- The Manor at Sway 4 1.3 miles2 km
- Huntsman of Brockenhurst 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Forest Park Country Hotel & Inn, Brockenhurst, New Forest 4 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa - An Iconic Luxury Hotel 5 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Rhinefield House Hotel 4 4.3 miles7 km
- The Beach House 3 3.5 miles5.6 km
Local points of interest
- Lymington Yacht Haven Harbour 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Hinton House Estate 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Hinton Admiral Estate 5.3 miles8.6 km
- New Forest Forest 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Avon Beach Beach 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Christchurch Harbour Harbour 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Exbury House Estate 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Castle Malwood Estate 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Cadland House Estate 9.7 miles15.5 km
- Hythe Marina Marina 10.5 miles17 km
- Paultons Park Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum Museum 11.3 miles18.2 km