by Deborah Stafford | Nov 24, 2025 | Features
The New Forest has the greatest concentration of ancient trees in Europe with more than 1,000 recorded. Go on a walk through the forest’s ancient and ornamental woodlands and you could be passing oaks that may be between 400 and 800 years old, while beech...
by New Forest Walks | Nov 12, 2024 | Features
With clear frosty days, crimson sunsets – and the occasional snowfall – the New Forest can amaze and inspire, even in the depths of winter. Pack some turkey sandwiches, mince pies and a flask of coffee and blow away the winter blues while you explore the forest...
by New Forest Walks | Sep 15, 2025 | Features, News
Every autumn the sound of gentle snuffling comes from the undergrowth in the The New Forest. Pannage season sees Commoners turn their pigs out on the open forest, exercising the Right of Mast which dates back to medieval times. The pigs happily eat acorns, beech nuts...
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 stephen1 | Oct 16, 2025 | Features
The New Forest is steeped in history and folklore – with stories of haunted houses, ghostly sightings and witchcraft. This Halloween, take a walk in the forest to discover some of the legends and creepy tales that have been passed down through generations....
by stephen1 | Oct 7, 2025 | Features
Parking charges are set to be introduced in the New Forest in 2026, Forestry England (FE) has announced. FE said caring for the New Forest has become increasingly expensive. This includes the price of materials needed to repair and maintain car parks which have...
