New Forest Blog

Our secret coast

We call it our secret coast – the 40 miles of tranquil shoreline that mark the place where the magical New Forest meets the sea – as many people don’t think of sea and sand when picturing the New Forest! Image - Lepe Country Park It’s a world of quiet beaches, elegant estuaries and a history…

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Top Woodland Walks in the New Forest

The days may be a little cold but don’t let that put you off taking a walk on the wild side in the New Forest. During winter, when the trees are stripped bare of their leaves, our forests have a haunting, almost magical air. So, whilst you’re waiting for spring, why not try one of our Top Woodland…

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Top reasons to go on a guided walk

Whether you are a new visitor to the New Forest or know it well, a guided walk can show you parts of our National Park that you may not know about and help you uncover some of our hidden gems. In this blog, we take a look at some of the top reasons why you should book a guided walk… 1. Discover our…

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Top Action and Adventure Activities in the New Forest

We know we’re always emphasising the relaxing and stress-busting benefits of a trip to the magical New Forest. But we’re also one of the top places to get your adventure on – the more exciting the better! If your idea of a great break is to hurtle along a track, or pull some moves on the ocean…

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Dogs in the New Forest

If you just love to get away with your four-legged friend then be sure to put the New Forest top of your agenda. We have loads of fantastic things to see and do with your dog, whether it be visiting beautiful gardens, resting up in a pub or booking a short break in a dog-friendly abode. Within this…

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Autumn Colour Walks in the New Forest

They’ve been described as Nature’s Fireworks and when you see them you’ll understand why! As the temperatures drop and the days shorten, the trees in the magical New Forest explode with colour; from brilliant scarlet to bright gold, hot pink to flaming orange. Then there’s the heathlands; bursting…

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Walking and Cycling Holidays

If your New Year’s Resolution is to get fitter, get outside more and appreciate the natural environment then there’s only one thing for it – book a walking or cycling holiday (or both!) in the New Forest immediately. Why? Well, apart from the well-documented benefits of being in the outdoors –…

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Top 10 Family Walks in the New Forest

Does anything beat a great family walk? One on which you see new things, discover new places and maybe stop off for a scrumptious picnic or at a delightful pub? We don’t think so which is why we’ve compiled the ultimate guide to the best family experience of all – a walk in the magical New Forest…

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Car Free New Forest!

Here in the magical New Forest we’re always keen to do our bit to help ensure it remains one of the UK’s premiere nature hotspots, as well as a beautiful place to be. Which is why we like to encourage our visitors to leave their car at home and travel here – or around the forest – in the greenest…

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Top 5 accessible routes in the New Forest

The New Forest is so magical and we want everyone to be able to explore every part of it, no matter what their mobility is! Whether you want to discover the beautiful wildlife in our heathland and woodland, or if you fancy enjoying the beautiful scenery of the coastline, we have the perfect…

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