
The New Forest Giants
Hampshire
- 1hr 19m / 6.4km
- 112
A walk in search of some of the New Forest’s ancient trees with author, Neil Ansell. Inspired by his new book, “The Circling Sky”.

Step 1: Welcome to Brockenhurst Station! This route starts at the main exit from the railway station.
Step 2: You can easily get here via train with Southwestern Railway. Most trains between Waterloo and Weymouth, Bournemouth, and Poole stop here, and there’s several per hour. There’s also a branch line to Lymington Pier as well.
Step 3: Right. Let’s head off. Today, we’ll be walking to Lyndhurst, the ‘Capital of the New Forest.’ Right now, we’re in Brockenhurst, the largest village in the National Park. In between - only the best of the park for us to explore!

Hampshire
A walk in search of some of the New Forest’s ancient trees with author, Neil Ansell. Inspired by his new book, “The Circling Sky”.

Brockenhurst, Hampshire
A stroll through and around Brockenhurst and the New Forest, Hampshire

Brockenhurst, Hampshire
A stroll through Brockenhurst, Hampshire

Sway
A stroll through Sway, Lymington, Hampshire

Brockenhurst, Hampshire
A circular, off the beaten track, jaunt around the Blackwater Woods in the New Forest. Forest bathing, nature connection & wildlife galore.

Sway, New Forest National Park
Take a train to a New Forest station. Wander through the village to a lovely local park. Route is step free, paved, and generally flat.