A useful checklist on what you need to prepare for a walk in the New Forest.
Sofa-to-10-mile walks in the New Forest
Walks for beginners inspired by the New Forest – turn small steps into a big achievement on this pathway from short strolls to longer hikes. With FREE printable checklist.
Police on the beat with solo walkers
Hampshire Constabulary continues its series of walks aimed at anyone concerned about walking in the New Forest on their own.
Top 10 most popular New Forest walks of 2025
We’ve compiled the top 10 most clicked-on walks in the New Forest during 2025.
Square routes – New Forest 222 guidebook
The innovative New Forest guide books exploring the national park mile-by-mile.
Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year walks in the New Forest
Get out and about with these ideas for winter walks in the forest to celebrate the festive season.
Where to find the New Forest’s most amazing trees
The New Forest has the greatest concentration of ancient trees in Europe – here are some of the most impressive.
Pannage season pigs in the New Forest
Pannage season sees hundreds of pigs released onto the open forest as part of a timeless seasonal tradition.
Autumn walks in the New Forest
As the forest gradually turns to dazzling shades of gold, red and brown, savour the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness.
New Forest Walking Festival 2025
The popular New Forest Walking Festival marked the 20th anniversary of the forest being designated as a National Park.
Ghosts, witches and folklore – Halloween walks in the New Forest
Discover stories of haunted houses, ghostly sightings and witchcraft on a Halloween walk in the New Forest.