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Walking in the New Forest
30 Walks in the New Forest National Park
A guidebook to 30 walks of between 3 and 10 miles set throughout the New Forest National Park in Hampshire and Wiltshire. Routes explore ancient woodland, heather-clad heath and dramatic coastline, all within easy reach of Southampton, Bournemouth and Salisbury. Walks for all abilities, easily combined to create longer challenges.
Seasons
Walking in the New Forest is good at any time of the year. Spring brings new life into the forest, summers are mild and the ground is usually dry making walking easier, though this is peak tourist season. Autumn brings vivid displays of colour and good clear days, winter has the least number of visitors, though some of the routes can become rather wet underfootCentres
The main towns within the New Forest are Brockenhurst and Lyndhurst, with Lymington, Ringwood and Fordingbridge lying just outside it. The New Forest is easily accessible from larger centres, including Southampton, Bournemouth (both with airports), Salisbury and Winchester.Difficulty
Walks are on fairly flat terrain with no real climbs, and paths range from good gravel tracks to narrow paths over open heath. There are some stream crossings without bridges, although these should not pose any difficulties unless there has been heavy rainfall. Navigation is normally straightforward, though care is sometimes required on indistinct paths over open heath, or through woods.Must See
Walks cover all areas of the New Forest National Park, including forests, ancient and ornamental woods, open heaths, rivers and coastal stretches. They pass numerous places of interest, from historic churches to ancient sites. The area is also a great place for seeing wildlife, everything from New Forest ponies to all six of Britain's native reptiles.ISBN
9781852848774
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Published
Published
13 Feb 2020
Reprinted
19 May 2021
Edition
Second
Pages
208
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.20cm
Weight
230g
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Overview
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A guidebook to 30 day walks in the New Forest National Park. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Hampshire and Wiltshire, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.
The walks range in length from 5–17km (3–10 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–4 hours. Routes can be shortened, lengthened or combined allowing you to adapt the walks to suit you.
- 1:25,000 OS maps included for each walk
- Refreshment and transport options are given
- Information included on wildlife and local history
- Easy access from Southampton, Bournemouth and Salisbury
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By Steve Davison
Steve Davison is a writer and photographer who has written a number of books, including several guidebooks published by Cicerone. He has also written articles for a range of outdoor magazines and other publications. A keen hill walker for most of his life, with interests in nature, geology and the countryside, Steve is a qualified Mountain Leader and has also previously worked as a part-time outdoor education instructor. He is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild. Find out more about him at www.stevedavison.co.uk.
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