New signs point the way at Brockenhurst station

New signs point the way at Brockenhurst station

A new map and exit signs have been installed at Brockenhurst Station to help anyone using the station as the starting or finish points for walks. Friends of Brockenhurst Station (FoBS) said its application for funding to improve exit wayfinding from the station was...
New Forest Awakening Festival 2026

New Forest Awakening Festival 2026

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...
Start the day with a New Forest breakfast

Start the day with a New Forest breakfast

Walkers can fuel up with a breakfast made from the finest local ingredients during New Forest Marque’s two-week breakfast promotion event. New Forest Marque has connected food producers with hospitality venues across the forest who have agreed to host special...
Pannage season pigs in the New Forest

Pannage season pigs in the New Forest

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...
New Forest Walking Festival 2025

New Forest Walking Festival 2025

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...
New walking and cycling plans unveiled

New walking and cycling plans unveiled

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...