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Event Type: Walking Festival

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Walk and witch”crafts” with Forestry England

By Maria Court

Join Forestry England this autumn as part of the annual New Forest Walking Festival. For this walk we’ll be exploring the Burley area while looking at the local wildlife and folklore to inspire some whimsical creativity during an arts and crafts session at the end 🧙‍♀️✨ Duration: Allow two hours Difficulty:  Gravel tracks with some … Continued

A ranger’s New Forest: wildlife and ancient trees

By Kieran Graves

Join New Forest NPA ranger Naomi for a walk exploring the National Park and its special habitats and wildlife. This guided walk will start at the Knightwood Oak car park at 10am and complete a loop of roughly 6 kilometres. Walkers will visit two of the New Forest’s famous oaks – the Eagle Oak and … Continued

An autumn stroll with a Forestry England ranger

By Maria Court

Join Forestry England Ranger Richard on a short seasonal walk roughly following Ober Water and taking in the shift to winter, with wild fruits, changing leaves and a little on how we manage the New Forest in this area. Duration: Allow 1.5 hours Start time: 10am. Start location: Whitefield Moor Forestry England car park. What3Words: … Continued

Lepe Loop Ranger-led Walk

By Maria Court

Join the Lepe Country Park Rangers for a guided walk around the Lepe Loop, starting and finishing at Lepe Country Park. Along the way, we’ll explore coastal, woodland and farmland habitats, look out for local wildlife and discover some of the area’s fascinating history, including Lepe’s important role in preparations for D-Day. Duration: The walk … Continued

Habitat Restoration – A Tour Through Restored Heathland

By Maria Court

Join Janet, Engagement Officer from the Higher Level Stewardship team on a guided walk around a restored heathland site. Discover how the area was restored for wildlife, commoning and people, and learn more about the area around Markway Inclosure. This walk is suitable for anyone interested in the management of the New Forest’s Crown Lands … Continued

Habitat Restoration – A Tour Through Restored Wetland

By Maria Court

Join Janet, Engagement Officer from the Higher Level Stewardship team on a guided walk around a restored wetland site. Discover how the area was restored for wildlife, commoning and people, and learn more about the area around Elkhams Grave. This walk is suitable for anyone interested in the management of the New Forest’s Crown Lands … Continued

New Forest Wildfire Site – Walk with a Ranger

By Maria Court

This summer a section of the New Forest was devastated by a wildfire, which has had tragic impacts on the wildlife and the land itself. Join a Forestry England ranger for a walk to the fire site to learn more about the impacts of the fire, and what can be done to help restore the … Continued

Tall Trees and Arboretum walk with Forestry England

By Maria Court

Join a guided walk led by two of Forestry England’s Volunteer Rangers who are responsible for caring for the Blackwater arboretum. Approximately two miles long, the walk starts with a gentle meander along part of the Tall Trees trail beneath mighty Douglas firs and redwoods. The route leaves the Tall Trees trail to circle through … Continued

Exbury Head Gardener’s Autumn Tour 20 Oct 2pm

By Maria Court

Join a tour with our Head Gardener to enjoy the beauty of autumn at Exbury. In autumn, the changing leaves provide a palette of stunning reds, oranges and yellows throughout the gardens, courtesy of large numbers of nyssas and acers. Tickets are free, but numbers are limited so early booking is recommended. A gardens admission … Continued