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 | Apr 18, 2026 | Information, News
Charges were introduced in New Forest car parks managed by Forestry England (FE) from 20 April 2026. FE said caring for the New Forest has become increasingly expensive. This includes the price of materials needed to repair and maintain its 129 car parks which has...
by stephen1 | May 13, 2025 | Information
Ticks are found in wooded and grassy areas of the New Forest and are most prevalent in the late spring and summer. The tiny insects feed on the blood of passing animals, including humans, and can sometimes cause conditions such as Lyme disease. Their bites are...
by New Forest Walks | Jan 13, 2024 | Features, Information
The New Forest has the advantage of being relatively flat with a network of compacted gravel cycle paths. These are generally accessible for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility to enjoy the forest’s woodlands and open spaces. Of course, any path is...
by New Forest Walks | Jun 14, 2023 | Features, Information
While the New Forest is relatively easy to explore, sometimes having an expert guide on hand can reveal more about your surroundings and the fascinating stories and history of the forest. The following groups and organisations offer a variety of bespoke or organised...
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...
