A day at the beach or a walk by the sea probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the New Forest, however, on the southern edge of the National Park you will find that the area is blessed with some gorgeous coastline and beaches.
Are there any sandy beaches in Hampshire?
Highcliffe, Barton on Sea and Milford on Sea are all located to the west of Hampshire in the New Forest National Park. With a mixture of sand and stone beaches they are fantastic for relaxing, swimming and are also popular with surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing.
Is there a sandy beach at Lymington?
Lymington may be on the edge of the Solent, but the one thing the region lacks is beaches – there are none within the local area. The closest beach is at Milford-on-Sea (4miles westward), but this is a large pebble beach.
Are there beaches in the New Forest?
Many people don’t associate the New Forest with a coastline, in fact it stretches from Totton nr. Southampton through to Barton-on-sea going west and runs for 40 miles. There are plenty of beautiful beaches for you to visit whilst you’re here.
Where is the nearest beach to the New Forest?
Bournemouth beach
- Boscombe beach. Sandy beach – 16 miles from Brockenhurst (New Forest)
- Southbourne Beach. Sandy beach – 14 miles from Brockenhurst (New Forest)
- Hengistbury Head beach. Sandy beach – 14 miles from the New Forest.
- Mudeford Sandspit beach.
- Avon beach.
- Friars Cliffs beach.
- Highcliffe Castle beach.
- Highcliffe beach.
How far is the New Forest from the beach?
Just a five-minute drive from the border of the New Forest, Highcliffe enjoys a beach with a mix of sand and shingle, as well as all of the amenities you could need. It’s even crowned with its own castle, where you can take a tour of the many rooms and the surrounding gardens and grounds.
Where can you swim in the New Forest?
The River Lymington at Balmer Lawn near Brockenhurst in the New Forest is a very popular spot for picnics and paddling. It is easily accessible from the road with parking nearby and has a neat grassy beach area. The river leads from the beach down into deeper pools near the bridge so it’s ideal for families.
Is Lymington worth visiting?
The town has something for everyone, including the Lymington Sea Water Baths, the oldest lido in the UK, which is well worth a visit when open during the summer months. The Lymington to Keyhaven nature reserve is a SSSI and provides some excellent walks at all times of year.
Is Milford on Sea a sandy beach?
Milford on Sea Beach, is a long shingle beach with sand at the waters edge during low tide. Character beach huts line the beachfront and there are great views of the Isle of Wight & The Needles. To the west you can clearly see the Purbeck Hills, Hengistbury Head & Christchurch Harbour.
Is Lymington a seaside town?
LYMINGTON has been revealed as one of the most expensive seaside towns in Britain.
What is the nicest part of the New Forest?
Burley – best village of the New Forest
Burley is the quintessential New Forest village. Found within Burley are traditional cottages and characterful thatched houses, while wild ponies wander freely about the village.
Is New Forest expensive?
The New Forest has the most expensive homes in a National Park in the UK. The average house price in a national park in England and Wales is 11.7 times higher than local average gross annual earnings with the New Forest the most expensive and Snowdonia the most affordable.
Why is the New Forest so sandy?
The main river valleys, including those of the Avon, Beaulieu and Lymington rivers, are floored by alluvium; sand and gravel laid down in the river channels themselves and silt and clay deposited as the rivers overflow their banks during times of flood.
What is the main town in the New Forest?
Below are the New Forest’s major towns and villages: Beaulieu. Lymington. Brockenhurst.
What is there to do in New Forest?
Best things to do in the New Forest
- New Forest National Park. Where is it?
- St Barbe Museum and Gallery. Where is it?
- Brockenhurst. Where is it?
- Exbury Gardens. Where is it?
- Burley Villa School of Riding. Where is it?
- Beaulieu. Where is it?
- Lymington. Where is it?
- Buckler’s Hard. Where is it?
How much does it cost to go to the New Forest?
Adults £8.00. Children (4-16yrs) £4.50. Family (2+2) £24.00. Disabled visitor and helper free.
Do you have to pay to get into the New Forest?
It is free to enter the New Forest. There are lots of visitor attraction and activity businesses within the New Forest where you will need to pay, but to explore our woodland, heathland and coast is free of charge.
Where are the giant redwoods in the New Forest?
If you like Wellingtonia, take a trip deep into the New Forest to visit them – they can be found on the Tall Trees Trail Rhinefield. The pair are reckoned by the forestry commission to be the tallest trees in the forest – of this there can be little doubt. They are huge.
Is there water in the New Forest?
The New Forest contains many small rivers and streams which begin in boggy heathland mires, as well as small lakes, numerous ponds and coastal saltmarshes. These water bodies are some of the most important areas for wildlife in the UK and Europe.
Do you have to wear a wetsuit at New Forest Water Park?
Do I have to wear a wetsuit? It isn’t compulsory to wear a wetsuit, we will have an updated water temperature on arrival, if you have your own wetsuit you are welcome to bring it along, otherwise we have them available to hire on arrival @ £5 per person.
Are there snakes in the New Forest?
Smooth snakes live throughout the heathy areas of the New Forest, but are very seldom seen. In the UK they are extremely rare and are restricted to the heathlands of Dorset, Hampshire, Sussex and Surrey.