Circular walks
Convenient loop walking routes to explore the stunning scenery and habitats of the New Forest.
Lyndhurst Explorer
Discover the history of the ‘capital’ of the New Forest and explore some beautiful woodland on the fringes of Lyndhurst.
Start: Lyndhurst village car park
Distance: 3 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
Lyndhurst – Brockenhurst Loop
Starting from either village, you’ll wind your way along forest tracks before discovering the history – and tea shops – in each village
Start: Brockenhurst station/Lyndhurst village car park
Distance: 10 miles
Wilverley Inclosure
A pleasant looped walk through mixed woodland in the New Forest’s popular Wilverley Inclosure.
Start: Wilverley Inclosure 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