Stay on track to help ground-nesting birds

Stay on track to help ground-nesting birds

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...
New Forest Awakening Festival 2026

New Forest Awakening Festival 2026

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...
Walks in bluebell woods in the New Forest

Walks in bluebell woods in the New Forest

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...
Police on the beat with solo walkers

Police on the beat with solo walkers

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...