News & Features
Keep up to date with issues surrounding walking in the New Forest, details of walking events and features about walking in the forest.
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.
D-Day walks in the New Forest
Eighty years on from D-Day, discover walking routes in the New Forest that reveal its remarkable role in World War Two.
Where to find bluebells in the New Forest
Woodland walks in the New Forest where you can enjoy carpets of bluebells in springtime.
Accessible walks in the New Forest
Advice and information on finding wheelchair-accessible routes to enjoy the New Forest
Top 10 most popular New Forest walks of 2023
We’ve compiled the top 10 most clicked-on walks in the New Forest during 2023.
Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year walks in the New Forest
Get out and about with these ideas for walks in the forest to celebrate the festive season.
Buckler’s Hard riverside path reopens
The popular footpath alongside the Beaulieu River, between Beaulieu and Buckler’s Hard, reopens after two years.
On the trail of the New Forest Unicorn
A new children’s book, inspired by the New Forest’s iconic ponies, makes for an original way to explore the national park.
Where to spot pigs during Pannage season in the New Forest
Pannage season sees hundreds of pigs released onto the open forest as part of a timeless seasonal tradition.
New Forest Walking and Cycling Festival 2023
The New Forest Walking and Cycling Festival returns in autumn 2023, with a theme of inclusivity.
New rules come into force in New Forest
New rules banning feeding animals and lighting BBQs come in to effect in the New Forest.