Is the New Forest public land?
Is the New Forest public land? 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.
What is the nicest village in the New Forest?
Lymington – Best town of the New Forest Lymington is a delightful harbour town and must be visited during your visit to the New Forest. Lymington is a historic town that has become a centre for luxury yachting, and today contains one of the largest marinas in England.
Do you have to pay to park in the New Forest?
Do you have to pay to park in the New Forest? It is free to park in the Forestry England car parks, although some do have donation boxes that you can contribute to. The car parks in towns and villages are chargeable, please see our car parks page for more information on the charges in these car parks.
Can I drive through New Forest?
The New Forest National Park organisation says: “If you do decide to travel by car, take your time when driving around the National Park. Many of the New Forest's roads are narrow, and drivers will regularly come across cyclists, horse riders, walkers and animals in the road.