New Forest Blog

New interactive New Forest walking & cycling routes

With walking and cycling being some of the most popular ways to spend the day in the New Forest, we decided it was super important to enhance your New Forest experience by creating easier to follow route navigation, ensuring that you can enjoy your time without worrying about losing your way in the…

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Summer adventure and outdoor activities in the New Forest

This summer, why not explore the New Forest in a different way? Whether you fancy zipping through the skyline on a high ropes course or taking to the water for a different perspective of our coastline, there are lots of adventures and opportunities to be had here. Make the most of the longer days by…

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Top Cycling Pit-Stops

The New Forest is well known for being a fantastic location to get out on a bike ride. Pass through ancient woodlands, discover beautiful views across heathlands and spot free-roaming animals grazing on the grasslands. Better still, there are loads of wonderful pit-stops along the way too – perfect…

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Why cycling is great for you

There’s a huge list of reasons why cycling is so good for you – from improving your mental and physical wellbeing, to discovering more of ‘The Great Outdoors’. And where better to go on a bike ride than in the beautiful New Forest? Here’s some of our top reasons why cycling is great for you… It…

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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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Top free things to do in the New Forest

The best things in life are free – find them here in the magical New Forest! When you’re considering a holiday or day out, cost is frequently a factor in deciding where to go - and that’s one of the things which makes the New Forest one of the best destinations we know, because so many of the…

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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 reasons to visit the New Forest from late September onwards

September, October and November are often referred to as the New Forest’s ‘shoulder months’. With the area being less busy, it’s a great time to get away and discover the tranquillity and beauty of our National Park and surrounding areas without the crowds you’d expect in the summer months. Here are…

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Our Top New Forest Family Cycle Routes

The days are longer, the weather’s better – no wonder summer is the best time to get onto the New Forest’s tracks, highways and by-ways. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just starting out, here are some of the best ways we know, to enjoy the New Forest on two wheels. 1. Best for … coastal views…

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Buy your money saving Go New Forest Card for when you visit!

Are you visiting The New Forest soon? For a day, a week, or maybe even two? However long you’re visiting for, you can save loads of money with a Go New Forest Card. For just £10 you can get access to nearly 400 exclusive offers, just for Go New Forest cardholders. It has been proven that you can get…

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