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Visiting the New Forest, Hampshire

Discover the enchanting beauty of New Forest, Hampshire, where lush woodlands and picturesque villages await. Immerse yourself in the tranquil landscapes, perfect for walking, cycling, and exploring the diverse wildlife. Don't miss the chance to visit the charming local pubs and quaint shops that add to the area's unique character. Whether you're seeking adventure or relaxation, New Forest has something for everyone.

Telegraph Hill Sunset

 Telegraph Hill Sunset

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Burley

A great little village where ponies roam free. The New Forest National Park is home to around 5000 of these Ponies.

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Lymington

Lymington is a port town that connects the New Forest to the Isle of Wight via a Car Ferry service.

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Lyndhurst

Known as the capital of the New Forest, this historic village in Hampshire serves as the administration hub of the national park and offers a bustling High Street filled with independent boutiques, cozy pubs, and cafés, all surrounded by ancient woodland trails.

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Beaulieu

Beaulieu is a fantastic village in the New Forest, home to the National Motor Museum and Beaulieu Abbey

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Fordingbridge

Known as the northern gateway to the New Forest, Fordingbridge, is a small riverside town. Built on the banks of the River Avon. A distinctive seven arch medieval bridge built in 1252, one of only two in the country with seven arches. If you wish for a fanastic  long walk our Avon Valley Map covers the entire Valley Walk from Fordingbridge to Salisbury.

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Brockenhurst

Brockenhurst is a picturesque village in the heart of the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, England. Famous for its free-roaming ponies and donkeys, it offers a blend of ancient woodlands, traditional country pubs, and easy outdoor access, making it a popular base for exploring the area.

Home to the Old Railway Cycle Route, this bike ride takes you along 'Castleman’s Corkscrew', a disused railway line so called because of the shape it cut across the forest and Charles Castleman who promoted it. It goes from Brockenhurst to Burley.

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Cyclexperience is an award-winning cycle hire and visitor information hub in the heart of the New Forest.Whether you are planning an adventurous day exploring the forest or a relaxed ride along peaceful tracks and trails, Cyclexperience offers an easy and enjoyable way to discover the area by bike.

Choose from a wide range of well-maintained bikes for adults, children and families, with new models regularly added to the fleet. Conveniently located at Brockenhurst Railway Station, the purpose-built hire centre is just 400 metres from the nearest forest trail, so your New Forest adventure can begin almost immediately.

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Ringwood

The historic Market Town of Ringwood has held a strategic importance to the area since the 13th Century when it was awarded its charter and has held a Wednesday market there ever since. From initially using the river connection as a trading link to then having the Victorian Railway, now with excellent Road Access due to being at the cross roads of the A31 and A338, allowing for quick access to Southampton, Poole, Salisbury and Bournemouth.

Buckler's Hard

Buckler’s Hard is an 18th Century ship building village where ships were built. Based In the parish of Beaulieu in the New Forest

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