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

Godshill Wood
Start: Godshill Inclosure car park
Distance: 3 miles

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

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

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

Rufus Stone
Start: Rufus Stone car park
Distance: 6 miles

Lyndhurst – Ashurst Loop
Start: Lyndhurst village car park/Ashurst village car park
Distance: 9 miles

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

Ashurst
Start: Ashurst car park
Distance: 2 miles

Membership
Get the most out of our self-guided walks and downloads by being part of our membership scheme.
Explore the New Forest with access to 40 stunning self-guided walking routes
Stay on track with GPS-enabled location maps
Essential information including terrain, toilet stops and public transport options for each walk
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News and Features
What do I need for a walk in the New Forest?
A useful checklist on what you need to prepare for a walk in the New Forest.
Walking in the New Forest during hot summer weather
Shady woodlands, sunscreen, water refills and lots more tips for safe walking in the summer.
New Forest Tour bus walks
As the New Forest Tour returns for its 21st year. Jump on board to find some of the best walks in the New Forest.