Is the new forest open to visitors?
We are pleased to welcome back visitors to enjoy the full experience of the New Forest, including both the outdoor and indoor services at our attractions, food & drink and accommodation businesses. Thank you for your interest in our wonderful destination and please keep safe.
Is the New Forest National Park free?
More about our park Put down your phone, get some fresh air and explore the beautiful New Forest National Park. Entry is free and you can explore the park by foot on one of the many amazing walks or by bike on our well documents bike tracks.
Why do people visit the New Forest National Park?
We want visitors to the New Forest National Park to enjoy and benefit from its beautiful landscapes and wildlife, and they bring a much-valued contribution to the local economy.
What county is the New Forest?
Hampshire
New Forest, district, administrative and historic county of Hampshire, England.
Can you walk around 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.
Can you drive through the New Forest?
Yes, you can drive through the New Forest. There are many roads that take you through the forest itself and through our towns and villages. There is a standard 40mph speed limit on forest roads and 30mph limit in our towns and villages.
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.
Are the toilets open in the New Forest?
The toilet facilities at Bolderwood, Blackwater, Whitefield Moor, Anderwood and Wilverley are now all open, with social distancing measures in place.
Who owns the ponies in the New Forest?
commoners
Who owns the ponies? All the ponies, donkeys, cows and pigs that you will see roaming in the New Forest belong to local people called ‘commoners’ who have the right to graze their animals on the open Forest throughout the year (or part of the year in the case of pigs).
Are there hills in the New Forest?
The New Forest National Park is one of the flattest national parks in the UK, with no significant hills or mountains. The highest point in the New Forest National Park is Pipers Wait (140 m), while the most prominent hill is Cockley Hill (133 m).