Bus walks
Make your walk in the New Forest car free – choose a route accessible from bus stops near the starting and finishing points.
Rufus Stone
The dramatic story of a medieval royal death at the start of this walk through the woods near the village of Brook.
Start: Rufus Stone car park
Distance: 6 miles
Ashurst
A short circular walk along the woodland paths on the edge of Ashurst.
Start: Ashurst car park
Distance: 2 miles
Bolton’s Bench
From the iconic Bolton’s Bench, on the edge of Lyndhurst, to the vast open expanse of White Moor.
Start: Bolton’s Bench car park
Distance: 5 miles
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
Sway station to Brockenhurst
Enjoy the New Forest car free with this walk between stations along a disused Victorian railway line.
Start: Sway station
Distance: 5 miles
Lyndhurst – Brockenhurst Loop
Starting from either village, you’ll wind your way along forest tracks before discovering the history – and tea shops – in each village
Start: Brockenhurst station/Lyndhurst village car park
Distance: 10 miles
Ashurst Station to Brockenhurst
Hop off the train at Ashurst and catch another train home at Brockenhurst – while enjoying the forest’s woods and heathland in between.
Start: Ashurst station
Distance: 8 miles
Balmer Lawn
A circular walk through the mixed woodlands behind Balmer Lawn on the edge of Brockenhurst.
Start: Tilery Road or Standing Hat car parks
Distance: 6 miles