Where can I hike in New Forest?

8 of the best walks in the New Forest and Hampshire

Tall Trees Trail, New Forest.
Clarendon Way, Hampshire.
Jane Austen Trail, Hampshire.
Wilverley Inclosure, New Forest.
Solent Way, Hampshire.
Lyndhurst Heath, New Forest.
Lymington and Keyhaven Marshes, New Forest.
Beaulieu Heath and Hatchet Pond, New Forest.

Where are the ponies in the New Forest?

Park highlights You can’t miss the New Forest ponies: don’t feed or touch them, but they’re beautiful to watch – especially the foals. A good place to see them is at Beachern Wood near Brockenhurst, the start of a lovely off-road cycle ride to the pretty hamlet of Bank.

Where can I walk my dog in New Forest?

Roam the hidden trails of the New Forest

Beaulieu to Buckler’s Hard Walk.
Sea Air Trail, Lymington.
New Forest walk in Brockenhurst.
Wilverley Inclosure, Brockenhurst.
Burley Village Walk.
Tall Trees Trail, Blackwater.
New Forest walk in Lyndhurst – Parish Walk.
Coastal walk near Southampton – The Solent Way.

Where can I walk to Lyndhurst?

3 Best walks from Lyndhurst in the New Forest

1) Ashurst to Lyndhurst walk. Distance: 4.6 miles Time: 2h 15min Difficulty: Easy.
2) Lyndhurst Parish Circular Walk. Distance: 9ish miles Time: 3h 40min Difficulty: Easy.
3) Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst circular walk. Distance: 10.6 miles Time: 3h 45min Difficulty: Easy.

Can you walk in the New Forest?

Walking in the New Forest is an excellent way to truly to experience our ancient woodland, beautiful heathland, pretty villages and our 40-mile ‘secret’ coast.

Is it safe to walk in the New Forest?

It is as safe as any other part of the UK and certainly safer than London or any other built up area. Anti-social types tend to stay closer to civilisation. Walking alone there is always the risk of tripping and twisting an ankle but the New Forest is not mountainous or remote moorland so the risk is fairly small.

Can you touch New Forest ponies?

Feeding ponies causes serious issues in the New Forest and is against byelaws. Even stroking ponies can be dangerous. They may look friendly but they are unpredictable and can bite and kick, especially mares with foals.

Can I still walk my dog in the New Forest?

Dogs are part of New Forest life. So long as they are well behaved, it’s pretty much access all areas in the area and in the National Park. There are very few areas in the New Forest that you can’t walk with your dog.

Can I walk the dog in the New Forest?

According to the New Forest National Park Authority, there are an estimated 25,000 dog walks per day here in the New Forest! With miles and miles of open countryside, ample walking routes and some fantastic attractions, the New Forest is a great place to bring your dog on a day out or a short holiday.

Can you walk anywhere in the New Forest?

Can you walk anywhere in the New Forest? We advise that you stick to walking on the footpaths and tracks across the forest and do not walk on heathland and grassland as this may disturb natural habitats and wildlife. There are 140 miles of footpaths to choose from, so you are not restricted in exploring the area.

Is the New Forest Hilly?

The New Forest isn’t a particularly hilly area. There are some raised areas of the New Forest but the forest is mostly flat and low laying. Any hilly areas (mostly in the north) gently rise and fall, there are no steep hills.

How long is a walk in the New Forest?

Start this 8.5 mile walk in the heart of Lyndhurst, often referred to as the capital of the New Forest. Your next step is to head towards the clump of trees known as Bolton’s Bench before walking through the Pondhead and Brick Kiln inclosures to the villages of Bank and Emery Down.

Where to walk from Lyndhurst to the New Forest?

It’s the tree lined green carpet like trails which does it for me. If you head slightly south, you can find many walks from Brockenhurst. Bus number 6 will take you from Lyndhurst to Brockenhurst in 10ish minutes where you can start these walks. The New Forest website will also provide you with more walking ideas.

Walking in the New Forest is still allowed, however spending time or exercising in the New Forest should be done locally whenever possible. Plan ahead and find out more about our local car parks and toilet facilities in the New Forest here. Please always follow the New Forest Code when walking in the New Forest.

Where are the best places to walk in England?

Home to pretty villages, ancient woodlands, heath and salt marshes, the New Forest and Hampshire offer some of the most diverse walks in England. You can even follow in the footsteps of Jane Austen…