drifts. Each year, the ponies are rounded up in what are called drifts. Over thirty of these drifts take place during the summer and autumn each year giving the commoners a chance to check the health of their animals and wean and handle the foals. Read on to discover some useful information about these iconic …
Burley – best village of the New Forest The centre of Burley has a varied selection of independent shops, cafes and pubs, and is a delightful place to visit after a walk in the forest. In Burley, bikes can be hired, or for something more sophisticated, “Afternoon Tea” can be taken at Burley Manor. Which …
Uses. They ponies are quite capable of carrying adults, while narrow enough for small children. During the 19th Century, New Forest colts were often raced. Can New Forest ponies carry weight? The ideal New Forest pony is considered a working type, meaning that his conformation should help him to carry a heavy weight, jump and …
around 60 days. Pannage is an ancient practice that is still used today by New Forest Commoners, who turn out their pigs into the Forest during the season. The pannage season usually lasts around 60 days, the start and finish of it is decided by the Verderers of the New Forest and the Forestry Commission’s …
Find out more about these campsites on our website. Can you park overnight in the New Forest? No overnight parking in the New Forest is allowed. Can you camp in the New Forest for free? Activity information. We’d like to remind people that Wild camping is not permitted anywhere in the New Forest, it’s illegal …
Feeding the New Forest ponies in a big “NO NO” as they are wild and dangerous; one kick could seriously injure you. If you are caught feeding them, the police will serve you a £200 fine and a criminal record. Touching or petting the ponies is forbidden, and an agitated pony will have his ears …
Walking safety. The New Forest isn’t exactly what you’d call a ‘high risk’ environment for walkers and, apart from the boggy bits, there’s not too much that can get you; there are no bears, wolves or black widow spiders here! Is there wolves in the New Forest? With enclosures set in twenty five acres of …
Commoners of the New Forest are those people who occupy land or property to which attaches one or more rights over the Forest, first laid out in the Charter of the Forest (1217). Common rights are: Common of pasture – the right to turn out ‘commonable’ livestock: ponies, cattle, mules and donkeys. How can I …
Adders live in heathland, open woodland and rough grassland and avoid woodlands and upland areas. Look for them in any areas of open heath, but the best places are where there is an open, south-facing bank, such as along parts of the old railway line between Burley and Brockenhurst. Where are the snakes in the …
Dogs can walk off the lead here through the year. Can dogs go off lead in the New Forest? To minimise disturbance to local wildlife and livestock, please keep your dogs within sight and under close control at all times. Please use a lead if necassary and stick to paths during ground-nesting bird season (March …
