by New Forest Walks | Jun 12, 2023 | Features, Information
A walk in the New Forest can take you through a patchwork of landscapes and habitats. The national park is Europe’s largest area of lowland heath and boasts 30,000 acres of woodland. There are special moments of tranquility to savour in ancient woodland, in...
by stephen1 | Apr 6, 2026 | Features, Information
The Bluestar 6 bus service – the New Forest Breezer – links Southampton, Totton and Lymington through the New Forest villages of Ashurst, Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst. The X1/X2 service links Bournemouth and Lymington. With all single fares on the...
by stephen1 | Jan 8, 2026 | Features
Whether its New Year, or anytime during the year, making a resolution to get out and walk more is always going to benefit your physical and mental health. NHS advice is that even a brisk 10-minute daily walk has lots of health benefits and counts towards your...
by stephen1 | Mar 22, 2026 | Features
King Charles has inaugurated the coast path named in his honour, aimed at creating a continuous trail around England’s shoreline. Once completed, the King Charles III England Coast Path (KCIIIECP) will see 1,000 miles of new path created and 1,700 miles...
by stephen1 | Mar 8, 2026 | Features
Walkers are being asked to help protect rare ground-nesting birds in the New Forest this spring by staying on the main forest tracks and keeping dogs with them there. The call comes after recent surveys show the numbers of wading birds such as the iconic curlew are at...
by Deborah Stafford | Mar 2, 2026 | Events, News
Guided walks shining a spotlight on the extraordinary landscapes, wildlife and traditions of the New Forest are among the highlights of this year’s New Forest Awakening Festival. Throughout March, the festival organised by the National Park Authority highlights...
by New Forest Walks | Mar 11, 2025 | Features
A shimmering carpet of bluebells is a sure sign that spring has arrived and the New Forest’s shady woodlands are wonderful places to witness this natural wonder. Bluebells usually flower throughout mid-April to late May – they flower early to benefit from...
by Deborah Stafford | Feb 14, 2026 | Features
The New Forest has the greatest concentration of ancient trees in Europe with more than 1,000 recorded. Go on a walk through the forest’s ancient and ornamental woodlands and you could be passing oaks that may be between 400 and 800 years old, while beech...
by New Forest Walks | Feb 3, 2026 | News
Parking charges are set to be introduced in the New Forest in April 2026, Forestry England (FE) has announced. FE said caring for the New Forest has become increasingly expensive. This includes the price of materials needed to repair and maintain car parks which have...
by New Forest Walks | Jan 29, 2026 | Events, News
Hampshire Constabulary is continuing its series of walks in the New Forest aimed at people concerned about walking on their own. The force has teamed up with Forestry England for the Walking in Partnership Beat Surgeries. Posting on social media, New Forest Police...
by stephen1 | Dec 26, 2025 | Features
After a busy year of walking throughout 2025, we’ve compiled the Top 10 most popular walks in the New Forest. Based on page visits on NewForestWalks.co.uk, here’s where our website users have been walking over the past year: 1. Lyndhurst –...
