by New Forest Walks | Mar 11, 2025 | Features
A shimmering carpet of bluebells is a sure sign that spring has arrived and the New Forest’s shady woodlands are wonderful places to witness this natural wonder. Bluebells usually flower throughout mid-April to late May – they flower early to benefit from...
by stephen1 | Mar 22, 2026 | Features
King Charles has inaugurated the coast path named in his honour, aimed at creating a continuous trail around England’s shoreline. Once completed, the King Charles III England Coast Path (KCIIIECP) will see 1,000 miles of new path created and 1,700 miles...
by stephen1 | Mar 8, 2026 | Features
Walkers are being asked to help protect rare ground-nesting birds in the New Forest this spring by staying on the main forest tracks and keeping dogs with them there. The call comes after recent surveys show the numbers of wading birds such as the iconic curlew are at...
by Deborah Stafford | Feb 14, 2026 | Features
The New Forest has the greatest concentration of ancient trees in Europe with more than 1,000 recorded within the national park. 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...
by stephen1 | Dec 26, 2025 | Features
After a busy year of walking throughout 2025, we’ve compiled the Top 10 most popular walks in the New Forest. Based on page visits on NewForestWalks.co.uk, here’s where our website users have been walking over the past year: 1. Lyndhurst –...
by stephen1 | Dec 16, 2025 | Features
Even for seasoned walkers, many of the New Forest’s historical sites and local landmarks can be easily passed by without noticing – sometimes they are literally under your feet. Now, thanks to Jodi Longyear’s guidebooks, you can find the hidden history,...
