Tick awareness in the New Forest

Tick awareness in the New Forest

Ticks are found in wooded and grassy areas of the New Forest and are most prevalent in the late spring and summer. The tiny insects feed on the blood of passing animals, including humans, and can sometimes cause conditions such as Lyme disease. Their bites are...
Where to find bluebells in the New Forest

Where to find bluebells 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...
Great walks are only a train ride away

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 Britain’s rail network. I have always enjoyed walking in the countryside.  So when Covid hit and I realised how much it meant to...
Top 10 most popular New Forest walks of 2024

Top 10 most popular New Forest walks of 2024

As 2024 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 Staying at the top spot for the second year running, our most...
New Forest Tour bus walks

New Forest Tour bus walks

The New Forest Tour is celebrating 20 years on the road this summer.  The seasonal open-top bus began operating in 2004 on a circuit through Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Lymington and Beaulieu. Since then more than 500,000 passengers have enjoyed tree-top views of...