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 suitable for a range of 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.
News and Features
Make the most of your visit to the New Forest with news of the latest events as well as hints and tips about walking in one of Britain’s most beautiful regions.
Top Picks: Enjoy a summer walk
Linwood – High Corner Inn
Start: High Corner Inn
Distance: 7 miles
Knightwood Oak to Reptile Centre
Start: Knightwood Oak car park
Distance: 3 miles
Wilverley Plain and Holm Hill
Start: Wilverley Plain car park
Distance: 4 miles
Ibsley Common
Start: Rockford Common car park
Distance: 3.5 miles
Fritham – Nomandsland
Start: Fritham car park
Distance: 4 miles
Matley Wood
Start: Matley Wood car park
Distance: 1.5 miles
Lyndhurst Explorer
Start: Lyndhurst village car park
Distance: 3 miles
Bank and Beyond
Start: Ober Corner car park
Distance: 7 miles
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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.
Equine flu warning for New Forest ponies
Advise for walkers on the outbreak of equine flu in the New Forest.
New Forest Tour returns for summer 2026
Some of the forest’s best walking routes are close to stops for the summer hop-on hop-off bus service.
Your complete guide to walking in the New Forest
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