by stephen1 | Oct 6, 2026 | News
The New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) has received £200,000 from Active Travel England to improve walking, cycling and wheeling for local residents and visitors. The project is part of the Government’s £100m Active Travel fund, which aims to deliver training...
by New Forest Walks | Sep 14, 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 New Forest Walks | 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 (NPA) has said. Organisers have promised guided walks for all abilities – against a...
by New Forest Walks | 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...
by Deborah Stafford | Sep 24, 2026 | Events, News
Take a walk through Lyndhurst this October and you’ll come across some rather odd-looking, straw-stuffed characters. The much-loved Lyndhurst Scarecrow Trail returns on the weekend of 10-11 October, promising another fun-filled weekend for families and visitors...
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...
