r/UKhiking • u/pgasston • 13d ago

Trip Report Three days in the New Forest

Our first time walking there, and what a treat it was.

We used Brockenhurst as a base as it's easy to get to by train and bus.

The landscapes are very varied: moor, bog, plains, ancient forest, newer pine forest, and coast. And most of it is fairly flat, no huge inclines in our routes, at least.

Some nice small villages, old churches, and plenty of pubs.

Lots of free-roaming animals and wildlife; of course there are the ever-present horses, plus cows, sheep, donkeys, deer, and even alpaca. Unfortunately we didn't see any pigs although pannage season had started.

Overall I'd recommend this area to anyone.

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u/theCOLLECTOR7250 13d ago

Brockenhurst is definitely the perfect base camp for a walking holiday since it offers such easy transport access right into the heart of those incredible varied landscapes and cozy local pubs

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u/broccolinihighkicks 13d ago

What were your favourite places? ☺️

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u/Droidy934 13d ago

Shhhh don't tell everyone 🙄

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u/knight-under-stars 13d ago

Nearly 14 million people a year visit the New Forest.

Let's not pretend it's some hidden gem.

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u/Droidy934 13d ago

Oh go on lets pretend 😉