by stephen1 | Sep 4, 2026 | Events, News
The dates for the 2026 New Forest Walking Festival have been announced. This year the popular event will run for two weeks from 17 October, the New Forest National Park Authority has said. Organisers have promised guided walks for all abilities – against a backdrop of...
by New Forest Walks | Sep 2, 2026 | News
The New Forest Tour is approaching the end of the road for its summer 2026 run. The seasonal open-top bus began operating in 2004 on circuits through Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Lymington and Beaulieu. Each year more than 35,000 passengers enjoy tree-top views of the...
by New Forest Walks | Aug 7, 2026 | 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 stephen1 | Aug 24, 2026 | News
A fire has burned through woods and heathland near Bolderwood, devastating some of most fragile habitats in the New Forest. The blaze started when a van caught fire on the A31 on Sunday 9 August and spread to vegetation on both sides of the road. Firefighters battled...
by stephen1 | Jul 24, 2026 | Events, News
There is a chance to see inside one of the New Forest’s most historic buildings this summer. The Court of Verderers dates back to the 14th Century as the body originally authorised by the Crown to deal with those who offended against Forest Law. The New Forest...
by stephen1 | Jul 13, 2026 | News
The NHS is set to offer rewards to encourage people to get walking and exercising more. As reported by BBC News, early next year, NHS England will launch a “marathon a month” challenge, asking people to walk for around 30 minutes a day. Those who do it...
