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.

Millyford Bridge

Millyford Bridge

This walks takes you through several inclosures in the heart of the New Forest as well as passing a reminder of the role the forest played in World War One.

Start: Millyford Bridge car park

Distance: 4 miles

Bolderwood Canadian Memorial

Bolderwood Canadian Memorial

This woodland near Bolderwood starts from the memorial to Canadian soldiers and airmen stationed in the forest during World War Two.

Start: Bolderwood or Canadian Memorial car parks

Distance: 3 miles

Brockenhurst – Roydon Woods

Brockenhurst – Roydon Woods

Meet the New Forest’s famous snake-catcher and explore Roydon Woods nature reserve.

Start: Brockenhurst Station

Distance: 7 miles

Burley – Turf Hill

Burley – Turf Hill

A walk through rolling heath land south of the village of Burley and along the former Castleman’s Corkscrew railway line.

Start: Burley car park

Distance: 3 miles

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