Plans to improve walking and cycling routes in and around the New Forest are unveiled.
Lyndhurst’s Scarecrow Trail
How many scarecrows can you count on a walk around Lyndhurst’s annual trail?
Rufus Stone: The 925th anniversary of the death of King William II
Discover the royal murder mystery behind a familiar New Forest landmark.
New accessible trail for Knightwood Oak
A newly upgraded and accessible trail has opened at the site of the Knightwood Oak
Tick awareness in the New Forest
Advice on reducing the risk of infection from ticks while walking in the New Forest.
World War Two walks in the New Forest
Eighty years on from VE Day, discover walking routes in the New Forest that reveal its remarkable wartime role.
Wildfire warning following dry weather
A warning about wildfires in rural areas, including the New Forest, is issued by Hampshire firefighters.
Five romantic Valentine’s walks in the New Forest
Fall in love all over again beneath the branches of ancient trees on the most romantic New Forest walks.
Great walks are only a train ride away
Guest author, Kieran Seale, explains how the new Railwalks.co.uk website is getting people walking, with the help of the UK’s rail network.
Top 10 most popular New Forest walks of 2024
We’ve compiled the top 10 most clicked-on walks in the New Forest during 2024.









