by Deborah Stafford | Mar 2, 2026 | Events, News
Guided walks shining a spotlight on the extraordinary landscapes, wildlife and traditions of the New Forest are among the highlights of this year’s New Forest Awakening Festival. Throughout March, the festival organised by the National Park Authority highlights...
by New Forest Walks | Feb 3, 2026 | News
Parking charges are set to be introduced in the New Forest in April 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...
by New Forest Walks | Jan 29, 2026 | Events, News
Hampshire Constabulary is continuing its series of walks in the New Forest aimed at people concerned about walking on their own. The force has teamed up with Forestry England for the Walking in Partnership Beat Surgeries. Posting on social media, New Forest Police...
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 | Nov 10, 2025 | Events, News
The 2025 New Forest Walking Festival has been hailed a success by organisers. This year the festival ran for two weeks from 18 October to 2 November, with expert-guided walks for all interests and abilities. This year, the festival marked the 20th anniversary of the...
by stephen1 | Sep 21, 2025 | News
New plans to make walking and cycling easier and more accessible in and around the New Forest have been unveiled by Hampshire County Council. The New Forest Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), is intended to be a step forward for improving active...
