Useful links

Websites and organisations that are useful for walking in the New Forest and nearby. Click a card to open the site.

New Forest Ramblers sitting together after a walk

Local and neighbouring

Hampshire Ramblers

Other Ramblers groups in the Hampshire Area.

East Dorset Ramblers

The Ramblers group immediately to the west of our area.

New Forest National Park

The National Park Authority, including walking ideas and visitor information.

Forestry England

New Forest woods and heaths, including a map of Forestry England car parks.

New Forest walks app

Twenty-seven walking routes from the National Park, free to try.

Friends of the New Forest

The New Forest Association, campaigning for the Forest.

Maps and tools

Open access land

Maps and any restrictions under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act.

MAPLORER

Free mapping downloads, plus View GPX for tracks and an elevation profile.

GPS Visualizer

Create maps and profiles from geographic data, including GPS Babel file conversion.

Walking in England

Thousands of free walks to download and print, plus walking clubs across the country.

New Forest Navigation

Map reading, compass, GPS and mapping courses, plus backpacking and camping.

PATHH

Providing Access to Hampshire's Heritage.

Kit and holidays

e-outdoor

New Forest Ramblers members have a 10% discount code for this outdoor retailer.

Ramble Worldwide

Walking holidays in the UK and around the world. The group receives funding for holidays booked through the partnership.

Walks Around the New Forest

The group's book of 17 walks with sketch maps, on sale from the Books page.

On Ramblers' national site

Ramblers

The national website, with membership, walks and campaigning.

walk magazine

The Ramblers members' magazine, with features, reviews and competitions.

Walking for Health

Organised health walks, plus tips to keep walking enjoyable.