Fallow deer are the most commonly seen deer in the New Forest National Park. Numbers are maintained at about 1,300 on the Crown lands. How many deer live in the New Forest? The red deer is Britain’s largest land mammal and it is a true native species. Numbers are maintained at around 90 in the …
Stay safe and respect the environment All dogs must wear collars with ID tags with the owner’s name and address. Park only in designated car parks, not on a verge or in a gateway. Keep dogs on leads in and around car parks and alongside roads. Can dogs be off lead in New Forest? To …
Ancient oaks may be 400 to 800 years old, while beech can reach 300 to 400 years. The most ancient of all are yews, some of which are thought to be over 1,000 years old. Typically, the oldest trees have a great girth, a hollow trunk and a much reduced crown. Where is the oldest …
The giant tree is located at the southern end of Bolderwood Arboretum Ornamental Drive, very close to the A35 road approximately 2 miles west of Lyndhurst. The car park is on the opposite side of the Drive to the tree, the oak is only a couple of minutes walk away. How tall is the tallest …
Everything within a wood, including fallen branches and logs, is the property of the woodland owner. This means removing logs from a wood without consent is considered theft. Can you take fallen wood from the New Forest? Taking wood from the Forest is theft, and cutting the Forest trees without permission is criminal damage. Stacked …
12 to 14.2 hands. The New Forest pony is one of the recognised mountain and moorland or native pony breeds of the British Isles. Height varies from around 12 to 14.2 hands (48 to 58 inches, 122 to 147 cm); ponies of all heights should be strong, workmanlike, and of a good riding type. How …
Mountain biking around New Forest is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Hampshire. Can you ride a bike in the New Forest? You can cycle on public roads, byways open to all traffic, public bridleways, restricted bridleways, and dedicated New Forest cycle routes. You are not permitted to ride …
It can be very tempting to get a little closer to the ponies and feed them, however, there is a bylaw which bans the feeding of New Forest livestock. Is feeding New Forest ponies illegal? Feeding ponies causes serious issues in the New Forest and is against byelaws. Can you feed the wild horses in …
Woodgreen and Castle Hill Inclosures are beautiful locations to ride in the autumn and winter. If you are using a horsebox it’s best to park at Ashley Walk or Godshill Cricket car parks. Where can I ride in New Forest? Brockenhurst Riding Stables New Forest. A wonderful horse riding experience in the New Forest National …
All ponies grazing on the New Forest are owned by New Forest commoners – people who have “rights of common of pasture” over the Forest lands. An annual marking fee is paid for each animal turned out to graze. The population of ponies on the Forest has fluctuated in response to varying demand for young …
