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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.

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Godshill Wood

Godshill Wood

Wind through the woods in the north of the New Forest, with a wonderful view over the meadows and pastures of the Avon Valley.

Start: Godshill Inclosure car park

Distance: 3 miles

Fritham

Fritham

This circular walk through mixed woodland from the village of Fritham cuts through two inclosures and the open expanse of Fritham Plain.

Start: Fritham car park

Distance: 4 miles

Knightwood Oak and Eagle Oak

Knightwood Oak and Eagle Oak

A woodland walk taking in two of the most famous trees in the New Forest.

Start: Knightwood oak car park

Distance: 4 miles

Ashurst

Ashurst

A short circular walk along the woodland paths on the edge of Ashurst.

Start: Ashurst car park

Distance: 2 miles

Pondhead and Beechen Lane

Pondhead and Beechen Lane

Famous for its bluebells in spring, Pondhead on the southern edge of Lyndhurst, is one of the New Forest’s most biodiverse inclosures.

Start: Beechen Lane

Distance: 4 miles

Anderwood

Anderwood

This circular walk through mixed woodland runs mainly along the New Forest’s cycle network so is generally accessible in all seasons.

Start: Anderwood car park

Distance: 4.5 miles

Rhinefield’s Tall Trees

Rhinefield’s Tall Trees

This walk at Blackwater takes you through the majestic redwoods and firs that were planted in the late 1850s as Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.

Start: Blackwater or Brock Hill car parks

Distance: 2 miles

Burley – Turf Hill

Burley – Turf Hill

A walk through rolling heath land south of the village of Burley and along the former Castleman’s Corkscrew railway line.

Start: Burley car park

Distance: 3 miles

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Campsite walks

Routes handy for camping and caravan parks in the New Forest

Pub walks

Enjoy traditional New Forest hospitality

Kids’ Walks

Family-friendly routes and FREE downloadable activity sheets

Train-to-train walks

Walking routes linking railway stations in the New Forest

Village-to-village

Longer walks linking the forest’s picturesque villages

History walks

Discoverer more about the New Forest’s fascinating past

Buggy-friendly walks

Shorter routes for baby buggies and pushchairs

Bus walks

Hop on board for a car-free walk

Lyndhurst village guide

All you need to know for a visit to the ‘capital’ of the New Forest

Brockenhurst village guide

Essential information and walk routes from the village of Brockenhurst

Burley village guide

What you need to know on a visit to Burley

Ashurst village guide

Ashurst – the gateway to the New Forest

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