News
Victory against 4x4s on Walna Scar fell pass
After more than three decades of uncertainty, a Government appointed Inspector has just confirmed that Walna Scar, one of the Lake District’s most popular fell passes, will not be open to motorised vehicles…
From canals to the coast, good news for walkers
The last seven days have brought a number of great announcements for ramblers and other outdoor enthusiasts – with waterways and coasts set to be improved and opened up…
Historic route back on the map
A much-loved path for Lake District walkers has finally been repaired and restored after 2009’s record-breaking floods washed it away. The historical route, which Alfred Wainwright described as “one of the pleasantest of foot passes”, was regularly climbed by walkers heading for Haystacks…
Bringing a native woodland back to life
Six years on from a public appeal to raise funds, the Woodland Trust has completed the first stage of the restoration of Wentwood Forest – including thinning almost all the areas previously planted with conifers to provide space and light for native oak, beech and hazel to take their place…
Visit walk at The Outdoors Show 2012!
Get ready for the year ahead with a visit to The Outdoors Show, where walk will be awarding our prestigious and highly anticipated reader awards – as voted for by you!
Archive for New Forest National Park
Dream views of a winter wonderland
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
The New Forest National Park’s popular ‘Dream View’ exhibition is on show over the holidays at the Moors Valley Country Park’s Visitor Centre…
An extra special National Tree Week
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
The annual celebration of all things woody and green will take on special significance this year, given the recent and ongoing fight to save our woods. walk takes a look at some of the ways you can show your love for forests…
Nature watch: The New Forest
Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Deer, ponies, rare raptors, a unique iris and Britain’s only venomous snake are all wildlife residents of Hampshire’s ancient New Forest. Local Ramblers walks leader Linda Keating shows us around…
From wasteland to paradise
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
Rangers from the New Forest National Park Authority are working with local volunteers from Landford to help turn an area of disused ground into a small nature reserve…
Dream views
Friday, January 7th, 2011
A new photography exhibition showcases the things people enjoy most about the New Forest – from quiet, misty mornings to the much-loved wild ponies…
Town & Country
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Whether you like your walks out in the wilderness or in the heart of the city, the coming week should keep you busy – with National Parks Week coinciding with Love Parks Week and the Festival of British Archeology…
Explore the coast
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
Come discover some of the secrets of the south coast this weekend at the Lymington – Keyhaven nature reserve in the New Forest National Park…
Dream days out
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Explore the New Forest with your camera and you could see your work on display…
A new look
Monday, January 11th, 2010
Visitors to the New Forest National Park can now see this iconic landscape through the eyes of its users – and their camera lenses! A new exhibition at the New Forest Centre showcases the winners of a competition to mark the 60th anniversary of the National Parks…
Celebrating National Parks Week
Friday, July 24th, 2009
Celebrate National Parks Week with Walk’s special online feature…
