by New Forest Walks | Sep 20, 2024 | Features, News
Every autumn the sound of gentle snuffling comes from the undergrowth in the The New Forest. Pannage season sees Commoners turn their pigs out on the open forest, exercising the Right of Mast which dates back to medieval times. The pigs happily eat acorns, beech nuts...
by New Forest Walks | Dec 12, 2024 | Features
With clear frosty days, crimson sunsets – and the occasional snowfall – the New Forest can amaze and inspire, even in the depths of winter. Pack some turkey sandwiches, mince pies and a flask of coffee and blow away the winter blues while you explore the forest...
by New Forest Walks | Sep 19, 2024 | Events, News
The popular New Forest Walking Festival is set to return this autumn. This year the festival runs for two weeks from Saturday 19 October to Sunday 3 November, with plenty of expert-guided walks for all interests and abilities, covering topics such as wildlife,...
by New Forest Walks | Oct 6, 2024 | Features
Of all the seasons, autumn is arguably the most spectacular in the New Forest woodlands. The summer’s lush green canopy of leaves gradually turns to dazzling shades of gold, orange, brown and red. The trees prepare to shutdown for winter, but not before one of...
by New Forest Walks | Dec 24, 2023 | Features
As 2023 draws to a close, we’ve compiled the top 10 most popular walks in the New Forest over the past year, based on page visits on NewForestWalks.co.uk. 1. Lyndhurst – Brockenhurst loop Our most popular route is a great walk connecting two of the main...
by New Forest Walks | Dec 21, 2023 | News
The popular footpath from Buckler’s Hard to Beaulieu, alongside the Beaulieu River, has reopened to walkers after two years. It means there are now two riverside loops for walkers to enjoy the tranquility and stunning birdlife on the Beaulieu River. The riverside walk...
by New Forest Walks | Dec 2, 2023 | Features, News
A new children’s book, inspired by the New Forest’s iconic ponies, makes for an original way to explore the national park. New Forest resident Carole Smith came up with the idea for Have You Seen The New Forest Unicorn? during the Covid pandemic lockdowns....
by New Forest Walks | Jun 16, 2023 | News
This summer, residents and visitors are being encouraged to make sure they know about new measures in the New Forest. The district council has introduced two new Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs), supported by Forestry England, the New Forest National Park...
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 | Mar 28, 2021 | Features
The New Forest welcomes millions of visitors each year to enjoy the stunning landscapes, tranquility and wildlife. However, with them comes pressure on the delicate ecosystems, wildlife and landscapes which make the New Forest so special and internationally renowned....
