New Forest Walking Routes

A holiday in the New Forest will offer visitors an enormous amount of choice. From rustic bed and breakfast accommodation to the finest of luxury spa hotels - cosy pub lunches to fine dining establishments - whichever way your course bends, there is an option for everyone here.

Some may wish to explore this magnificent corner of England by bike, horseback or car - for the intrepid walker however, the New Forest is home to over 143 miles of open heathland and breath taking scenery. New forest walks are some of the best in the world when it comes to appreciating diverse flora and fauna.

Summer afternoons can be spent exploring ancient woodland or endless miles of track lined by vibrant purple heather and flowering gorse. New Forest walking routes don't get much better than when they lead to the delights of rustic pubs, traditionally English tea rooms or unusual shops.

The villages of Brockenhurst, Lymington and Lyndhurst are all excellent starting and finishing points for walking routes through the New Forest while the old village of Burley is steeped in history and boasts a large number of art galleries, gift shops and traditional pubs.

Following a day of walking, visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation - why not enjoy the intimacy of a family run bed and breakfast or the warmth of a self-catering cottage. If you would prefer to be pampered then the New Forest offers a wide range of hotels ranging from country charm to uber-chic spa!

There is a vast selection of pubs, restaurants and cafes serving traditional cream teas in the New Forest. Whether you are taking a short romantic break as a couple or an action packed family holiday - there are endless choices when it come comes to fun activities and things to do.

With over 100 miles (160 kilometres) of approved cycle routes, this location is the perfect for a New Forest cycling holiday. Routes can range from well-defined tracks to old railway lines and even minor roads. You will be guided between charming villages and through stunning scenery - the ideal way to spend your holiday as a keen cyclist.

With ancient woodlands, open heathlands, stunning views and plenty to do and see, the New Forest is an unrivalled holiday destination which is not to be missed.