Circular walks
Convenient loop walking routes to explore the stunning scenery and habitats of the New Forest.
Rufus Stone
The dramatic story of a medieval royal death at the start of this walk through the woods near the village of Brook.
Start: Rufus Stone car park
Distance: 6 miles
Knightwood Oak and Eagle Oak
A woodland walk taking in two of the most famous trees in the New Forest.
Start: Knightwood oak car park
Distance: 4 miles
Bolderwood – Radnor Trail
An enjoyable short walk following the Radnor Trail, with an extension to enjoy open views across New Forest heathlands.
Start: Bolderwood car park
Distance: 2 miles
Coppice of Linwood
Follow the gentle undulating path through Coppice of Linwood and Salisbury Trench inclosures.
Start: Longcross car park
Distance: 3 miles
Holm Hill
Rolling heathlands, tranquil meandering streams, lowland bogs and ancient woodland – all within just three miles
Start: Whitefield Moor car park
Distance: 3 miles
Ibsley Common
Enjoy the wide open heathland and views over the New Forest’s Northern Commons and discover a relic of the area's role in World War Two.
Start: Rockford Common car park
Distance: 3.5 miles
Ashurst
A short circular walk along the woodland paths on the edge of Ashurst.
Start: Ashurst car park
Distance: 2 miles
Aldridge Hill
Convenient for both Brockenhurst and Lyndhurst, this circular route takes in forest woodlands and crosses gently meandering streams.
Start: Ober Corner car park
Distance: 7 miles