by New Forest Walks | Jun 12, 2023 | Features, Information
A walk in the New Forest can take you through a patchwork of landscapes and habitats. The national park is Europe’s largest area of lowland heath and boasts 30,000 acres of woodland. There are special moments of tranquility to savour in ancient woodland, in...
by New Forest Walks | Sep 6, 2025 | Features
Of all the seasons, autumn is arguably the most spectacular in the New Forest woodlands. The summer’s lush green canopy gradually turns to dazzling shades of gold, orange, brown and red. The trees prepare to shut down for winter, but not before one of...
by New Forest Walks | Sep 2, 2026 | Features
Guest writer Mark Darcy from New Forest Wellbeing CIC on how his guided walks in the New Forest can help connect nature, community and mind. There are lots of people who would love to get out and explore the New Forest, but walking alone is not always easy. Sometimes...
by New Forest Walks | Aug 12, 2026 | Features
Heathlands gradually turning vivid shades of purple and pink is one of the seasonal delights of the New Forest. The late summer display of heather is a colourful backdrop to walks across the forest. On paths flanked with waves of heather, you can savour the floral...
by New Forest Walks | Apr 6, 2026 | Features, Information
The New Forest Breezer bus service links Southampton, Totton and Lymington through the New Forest villages of Ashurst, Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst. The New Forest Breezer 86, replaces the Bluestar 6 service. The X1/X2 service linking Bournemouth and Lymington has been...
by New Forest Walks | Jun 23, 2025 | Features
The New Forest is beautiful in the summer sunshine – the purple heather on heathlands, and the mighty oak and beech trees in the ancient woodlands, all look particularly stunning under clear blue skies. When temperatures soar, it’s important to enjoy the...
