Woodlands Trails
Why not explore over 140 miles of unspoilt heathland and ancient woodland track by foot, bike or horseback? It’s the best way to get close to an abundant variety of wildlife and habitats on your journey.
See here for some ideas on way marked walks suitable for all levels, including those who are less able and pushchairs and buggies.
New Forest Horse Riding
One of the best ways to experience the natural beauty of the New Forest is on horseback.
Whether you are an experienced rider or a beginner, a ride or hack can be booked at one of the many local stables including Burley Manor Riding Stables.
New Forest Cycling
The New Forest is ideal for families wanting a safe off road experience and gentle cycle routes amongst open heathland and shelterd woods.
The station at Brockenhurst allows you to bring your bikes and get straight out into the forest or if you don’t have bikes with you, you can hire them from one of the many cycle hire centres, including those in the heart of the New Forest: Burley or Brockenhurst.
Train
Train stations within the National Park are Ashurst, Beaulieu Road, Brockenhurst and Sway. The other train stations in the New Forest are Hinton Admiral, Lymington, New Milton and Totton. For details on timetables visit the National Rail web site.
Bus
The New Forest is served by a public bus network, which provides the opportunity to both travel to and around the area by bus.
The local bus companies are Bluestar , Wilts & Dorset and Transdev Yellow Buses.
The Beach Bus
The Beach Bus runs in the summer holidays from Hythe Ferry to Lymington, stopping at popular attractions such as Lepe Country Park, Exbury Gardens, the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu and Buckler’s Hard. Your ticket also gives you discounts and a free ice cream at Lepe. Check timetables here: The Beach Bus.
The New Forest Tour Open Top Bus
Take an open-top safari to see more, explore more and enjoy more of the forest on a day out. Sit back and enjoy the far-reaching views, stunning scenery, and historic villages of the New Forest.
You can hop on and off the tour bus as many times as you want during the day allowing for local journeys between villages and visitor attractions.
Tours run daily from late June to mid September, with a choice of three routes: Red (the wild northwest), Green (the beautiful southeast) and Blue (the coastal southwest). More info here: New Forest Tour.