Simple – head to our Walking Routes page for more than 30 stunning walking routes throughout the New Forest. They can be filtered into various categories – for example, if you are looking for a pub walk, or something suitable for kids.

You can also filter walks to Easy, Moderate or Strenuous depending on your ability and fitness level.

To find a walk near you, have a look at our Map page where you can filter the categories of walks at various locations throughout the New Forest.

To access the full range of information as well as the route map and GPX Tracks of every walk on the website, sign up or login as a New Forest walks Member.

You can use the Elevation bar under the map to measure the distance and elevation of the route – just drag your finger along it or drag your mouse.

iPhone users can go to Setting>Privacy>Location Services>Safari to enable.

Android phone users can open the Chrome App>More Settings>Location on

Viewing the route maps is a benefit of New Forest Walks Membership, so sign up or login for access to maps for all the walks.

A GPX Track file is a list of precise locations that make a up a route for walking or any other activity. This route can then be placed on top of a map for printing on paper or following on a phone screen.

On the walk page, tap on the Download GPX button to save the GPX Track to your phone or computer.

If you do not already have one, download an app which can import GPX files. We recommend Outdooractive,  GPX-Viewer  and OS Maps (subscription based), but other free and premium apps are available.

Open the app and import the route. Look for an option labelled ‘Import Route’ or ‘Import GPX file’. You then should be able to see the exact walk route on screen, allowing you to follow your progress while you complete your walk.

Note: OS Maps users should import the GPX file through the website, not the app. Full instructions can be found here.

Downloading GPX tracks is a benefit of New Forest Walks Membership, so sign up or login for access to tracks for all the walks.

Google Maps

To view your map on Google Maps, go to GoogleMyMaps on your computer or Android device and click on + Create a New Map.

Under ‘Untitled Layer’, click on Import and upload the GPX track file and click on Select. Give the walk a title and will appear in your saved list of maps which is accessible on the Google Maps app.

iPhone and iPad users will need to import the GPX Track into the Google Maps app via a desktop computer.

GPX Track files are compatible with most brands of GPS devices designed for outdoor sports and navigation. 

From your smartphone or desktop computer, download the GPX Track file from your chosen walk.

Your user manual will have precise details, but in most cases you can connect the device to your computer by USB cable or Bluetooth, then sending the file to the device.

The route will then appear in the saved routes list on your device, and when active you will be able to follow it.

Downloading GPX Tracks is a benefit of New Forest Walks Membership, so sign up or login for access to tracks for all the walks.

To get the most out of your walk in the forest, sign up for our great value New Forest Walks Membership – you’ll get full access to all the information on 30 stunning routes, each with a route map with GPS location so you can follow your progress.

You’ll also be able to download a GPS track for use on smartphone map apps or certain compatible GPS decices. There is also a PDF guide for each route which you can download and print. Visit our Membership page and fill in the form to join.

There is no need to worry about membership renewals. For a one-off payment you will have full lifetime access to all the walk content.

As we add more walking routes and more functions to the website, you’ll have access to all new content.

Visit our Membership page and fill in the form to join.

Visit our Membership page and fill in the form to join.

After you have logged in and visited a walk page, you may need to hit Refresh or reload the page, to ensure you have the version with the content exclusive to members – maps, essential information and GPX downloads. If you are still encountering problems please contact us and we will do our best to ensure you can access membership content.

Walking routes have been tried and tested but paths and tracks around the forest are liable to natural or manmade changes. Forestry work being carried out or events such as Pony Drifts and ground-nesting bird season may lead to restrictions on walking routes or car parks. We do our best to revisit walks to check they are still passable, but if you encounter any issue with a walk, please contact us and we can amend the route text if necessary.

Phone coverage of the New Forest has improved, however in some parts you can still encounter patchy signal strength.

If you are following the walk on your smartphone, ensure you access the page and map when you are in a strong signal area. The GPS location should still function without 3G or 4G signal. Alternatively, before you set off, use the ‘Print’ button at the bottom of each walking age to print a hard copy to take with you. It is also a good idea to take a paper map with you – (OS Explorer OL22 – incase you lose phone signal or power.

Downloading a GPX track for your walk means you can use it on a mapping app, or GPS device, which can be used offline.

NewForestWalks.co.uk members can also download PDF guides for each route – including the text description, essential information and map for each walk. Simply download and print them off before you set off.

The New Forest is one of the most biodiverse regions in Europe. The iconic New Forest ponies can be seen pretty much anywhere across the forest. There is other livestock such as cattle throughout the year and pigs are turned out onto the open forest during the pannage season every autumn. It is important not to get too close to the livestock and never try and feed them.

Absolutely – we’d love to hear your suggestions for walking routes. Head over to our contact page and send us the details.