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Walkford sits on the leafy eastern edge of the Christchurch borough, straddling the border where Dorset meets Hampshire. It’s a quiet residential pocket that avoids the bustle of the town centre, defined largely by its collection of post-war housing and older cottages that line the main route through to New Milton. Geographically, it’s a practical spot; you’re only a short walk from the amenities in Highcliffe and less than two miles from the cliffs at Chewton Bunny, where the coastline opens up. Historically, the area grew up around its local brickworks and the old smithy, a past that is still reflected in some of the local road names. Today, the village infrastructure is modest but functional, centered around a traditional pub, a convenience store, and the nearby woodland walks of the New Forest, which begins just a few minutes’ drive to the north. It’s the kind of place where the geography is its main draw, acting as a sensible bridge between the sea and the forest.