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. Make the most of your walk by downloading our kids’ activity sheets.

Pondhead and Beechen Lane

Pondhead and Beechen Lane

Famous for its bluebells in spring, Pondhead on the southern edge of Lyndhurst, is one of the New Forest’s most biodiverse inclosures.

Start: Beechen Lane

Distance: 4 miles

Anderwood

Anderwood

This circular walk through mixed woodland runs mainly along the New Forest’s cycle network so is generally accessible in all seasons.

Start: Anderwood car park

Distance: 4.5 miles

Wootton Bridge

Wootton Bridge

A circular walk on gravel paths through the mixed woodlands of Wootton Coppice and Brownhill inclosures.

Start: Wootton Bridge car park

Distance: 3.5 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

Highland Water

Highland Water

Follow the gentle progress of the Highland Water stream as it meanders its way through the woods near Bolderwood.

Start: Bolderwood car park

Distance: 3 miles

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

Rhinefield’s Tall Trees

Rhinefield’s Tall Trees

This walk at Blackwater takes you through the majestic redwoods and firs that were planted in the late 1850s as Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.

Start: Blackwater or Brock Hill car parks

Distance: 2 miles

Puckpits (from Acres Down)

Puckpits (from Acres Down)

A short circular walk on gravel tracks from Acres Down car park taking in tranquil woodland and fine forest views.

Start: Acres Down car park

Distance: 2.5 miles

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Kids’ Activity Sheets Downloads

Spotter Checklist

New Forest spotter

Children will have great fun looking out for animals, plants and landmarks on a visit to the forest.

DOWNLOAD KIDS' SPOTTER CHECKLIST (PDF)

Pannage Pig Maze

Pig maze
Can you guide the pannage piggie through the maze to reach the stash of acorns?
DOWNLOAD MAZE (PDF)

Word Search

Word search

Spot 12 words associated with the New Forest hidden in the word square.

DOWNLOAD NEW FOREST WORD SEARCH (PDF)