Explore the New Forest
Enjoy the best walks in the New Forest – with route suggestions, easy-to-follow descriptions, maps and GPX tracks.

Walking routes
Tried-and-tested self-guided routes exploring the New Forest’s beautiful woodland, heaths and villages. Pick from locations around the forest with walks suited to all ages and abilities.

Maps & Info
We’ve put in the legwork so you can enjoy a great walk in the forest – with all the information you need to know about weather, terrain, toilet stops and food and drink.
Popular Walks in the New Forest

Hale Purlieu
Start: Hale Purlieu car park
Distance: 2.5 miles

Fritham
Start: Fritham car park
Distance: 4 miles

Lyndhurst – Brockenhurst Loop
Start: Brockenhurst station/Lyndhurst village car park
Distance: 10 miles

Wilverley Inclosure
Start: Wilverley Inclosure car park
Distance: 3 miles

Ibsley Common
Start: Rockford Common car park
Distance: 3.5 miles

Bucklers Hard
Start: Beaulieu village car park
Distance: 4 miles

Ashurst
Start: Ashurst car park
Distance: 2 miles

Pondhead and Beechen Lane
Start: Beechen Lane
Distance: 4 miles

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