History walks

Discover more about the New Forest’s fascinating past – from a medieval hunting ground for kings and queens, to shipbuilding for the Royal Navy and its invaluable role during World War Two.

Lyndhurst – Ashurst Loop

Lyndhurst – Ashurst Loop

A circular route linking two popular New Forest villages - making a challenging walk through woodland inclosures and with heathland views.

Start: Lyndhurst village car park/Ashurst village car park

Distance: 9 miles

Lyndhurst Explorer

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

Beaulieu – Buckler’s Hard

Beaulieu – Buckler’s Hard

Bird spotters and history buffs alike will enjoy this riverside walk along the tidal stretch of the Beaulieu River, ending at the famous shipbuilding village of Bucklers Hard.

Start: Beaulieu village car park

Distance: 4 miles

Ashurst – Matley Wood

Ashurst – Matley Wood

Explore the woods near Ashurst before heading out across the heath to the small but beautiful ancient and ornamental Matley Wood.

Start: Ashurst car park

Distance: 6 miles

Hincheslea

Hincheslea

Discover a variety of New Forest habitats - from ancient woodland to pristine bogs and wide open grasslands.

Start: Longslade Bottom car park

Distance: 3 miles

Longslade Heath and Set Thorns

Longslade Heath and Set Thorns

Take in some of the New Forest’s best views of wide-open valleys and heath land.

Start: Longslade Heath car park

Distance: 4 miles

Janesmoor Pond

Janesmoor Pond

This circular walk takes in the woodland of Kings Garn Gutter Inclosure before climbing the gentle incline of Long Beech Hill.

Start: Janesmoor Pond car park

Distance: 3 miles

Balmer Lawn

Balmer Lawn

A circular walk through the mixed woodlands behind Balmer Lawn on the edge of Brockenhurst.

Start: Tilery Road or Standing Hat car parks

Distance: 6 miles

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