Kids’ walks
Walking routes suitable for the whole family – easy enough for young children to manage and with plenty of points of interest along the way.
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
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
Ober Water
Follow the tranquil Ober Water stream as it meanders gently through the Aldridgehill woodland.
Start: Whitefield Moor car park
Distance: 2 miles
Bank and Beyond
View a deer sanctuary before following the Highland Water to emerge at the village of Bank.
Start: Pinkney Lane, Bank
Distance: 4.5 miles
Kids’ Spotter Checklist
An activity sheet to accompany any family walk in the New Forest – children will have great fun looking out for animals, plants and landmarks in the forest.