Can you walk anywhere in the New Forest?

The New Forest National Park has over 30,000ha of open access countryside and 325km of public rights of way for you to explore and enjoy. The Open Forest is a large area of countryside over which there is the right to roam on foot, and the right to roam on horseback over some areas.



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The New Forest National Park has over 30,000ha of open access countryside and 325km of public rights of way for you to explore and enjoy. The Open Forest is a large area of countryside over which there is the right to roam on foot, and the right to roam on horseback over some areas.

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The New Forest National Park has over 30,000ha of open access countryside and 325km of public rights of way for you to explore and enjoy. The Open Forest is a large area of countryside over which there is the right to roam on foot, and the right to roam on horseback over some areas.

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The New Forest is served by a public bus network, New Forest Tour, which provides the opportunity to travel around the area by bus. If you have any queries regarding bus travel, please contact Bluestar on 01202 338 421, or Morebus on 01202 338 420.

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How many days do you need for the New Forest? We often go for a day trip to the New Forest. However, to make the most of this national park, allow between 2 and 5 days. This gives time for fantastic hikes and bike rides, a visit to the main villages, tourist attractions and Hampshire coast.

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On average people spend between 2½ to 5 hours visiting our park.

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