The New Forest was created as a royal forest by William I in about 1079 for the royal hunt, mainly of deer. It was created at the expense of more than 20 small hamlets and isolated farmsteads; hence it was ‘new’ in his time as a single compact area. Is the New Forest Natural? It …
450 to 600 years old. The huge Knightwood Oak is unquestionably the New Forest’s most famous tree and is thought to be one of the oldest, with age estimates ranging from 450 to 600 years old. The girth of the trunk close to ground level is just over seven metres, indeed a size only achieved …
There are definitely leopards and pumas in the New Forest. Are there wildcats in New England? The bobcat is the only wild cat now found in Massachusetts. Bobcats are common in the central and western parts of the state, present in the northeast, and expanding into the southeast. What kind of cats live in the …
Walking is a wonderful way to experience the tranquility of the New Forest National Park and see it up close. There are many possible New Forest walks to take you into the woods, by sea, over heath or by rivers and streams, with the freedom to ramble across unfenced land. Can I walk anywhere in …
Wild swimming in the New Forest is mainly coastal. The Hampshire seaside accessible and beaches are pebbly and sandy. So this is for you lot: the dippers, the swimmers, serious-distance ones, we love you all and respect your commitment to the British water temperatures. Can you swim in the New Forest? To protect the wildlife …
Beaulieu. One of the best villages to see the ponies is Beaulieu. This gorgeous little village seems to be a magnet for ponies, and they almost appear to be happy to pose for a photo! In the village, the ponies like to hang around Hatchets Pond and Culverley Green. Where are the wild ponies in …
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Taking wood from the Forest is theft, and cutting the Forest trees without permission is criminal damage. What are New Forest rights? The Common Rights of the New Forest are attached to properties and particular land in the New Forest, not individuals. There are 6 registers rights, these being Pasture, Mast, Marl, Turbary, Sheep and …
The New Forest is a great place for dog walking, with winding tracks, open landscapes offering stunning views and wooded valleys leading down to streams and bogs. Perfectly suited for canine companions. Do dogs need to be on a lead in the New Forest? Stay safe and respect the environment All dogs must wear collars …
There is a wide range of campsites in the New Forest, including 10 managed by Camping in the Forest. There are also several holiday parks offering self-catering accommodation. Can I camp anywhere in New Forest? Activity information. We’d like to remind people that Wild camping is not permitted anywhere in the New Forest, it’s illegal …
Brockenhurst lies in the heart of the New Forest, and with its very own train station makes a perfect base for going on walks from. Short walks, long walks, circular walks, point to point walks. It’s also not unusual to see ponies and donkeys freely wandering down the streets. Can you walk from Brockenhurst to …
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