{"id":"6acc0b9d4b4668ec434355ce","title":"Resources For Walkers","path":"walk-leaders/resources-for-walkers","contentMarkdown":"# Resources for walkers\n\n![Walkers together in the New Forest](https://new-forest.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/api/aws/s3/site-content/af9dc937-46ef-47dc-a0c6-39619383396c.jpg)\n\nAs well as joining the group on rambles, you may want to plan your own walk in the forest. These are the resources members use most.\n\n## Maps and books\n\n#### Walks Around the New Forest National Park\n\nThe [5th edition](https://new-forest.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/books) is 17 walks with sketch maps, written by members of the group.\n\n#### Ordnance Survey OL22\n\nThe 1:25 000 map of the New Forest, available from bookshops.\n\n## Roads and parking\n\n#### Crossing the A35\n\nThe Christchurch to Lyndhurst road is busy, so it pays to pick a good crossing. For walks that cross between Bank and Wilverley Post, [a35crossings.wordpress.com](http://a35crossings.wordpress.com/) has the map, photos, and notes on stiles and gates.\n\n#### Forestry England car parks\n\nAll of them suit an independent walker; the smaller ones do not have enough space for a group. Forestry England [charges for parking](https://new-forest.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/walk-leaders/resources-for-walkers/charges-for-car-parking). See also [Forestry England parking information](https://www.forestryengland.uk/new-forest/parking-information).","contentHtml":"<h1>Resources for walkers</h1>\n<p><img src=\"https://new-forest.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/api/aws/s3/site-content/af9dc937-46ef-47dc-a0c6-39619383396c.jpg\" alt=\"Walkers together in the New Forest\"></p>\n<p>As well as joining the group on rambles, you may want to plan your own walk in the forest. These are the resources members use most.</p>\n<h2>Maps and books</h2>\n<h4>Walks Around the New Forest National Park</h4>\n<p>The <a href=\"https://new-forest.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/books\">5th edition</a> is 17 walks with sketch maps, written by members of the group.</p>\n<h4>Ordnance Survey OL22</h4>\n<p>The 1:25 000 map of the New Forest, available from bookshops.</p>\n<h2>Roads and parking</h2>\n<h4>Crossing the A35</h4>\n<p>The Christchurch to Lyndhurst road is busy, so it pays to pick a good crossing. For walks that cross between Bank and Wilverley Post, <a href=\"http://a35crossings.wordpress.com/\">a35crossings.wordpress.com</a> has the map, photos, and notes on stiles and gates.</p>\n<h4>Forestry England car parks</h4>\n<p>All of them suit an independent walker; the smaller ones do not have enough space for a group. Forestry England <a href=\"https://new-forest.ngx-ramblers.org.uk/walk-leaders/resources-for-walkers/charges-for-car-parking\">charges for parking</a>. See also <a href=\"https://www.forestryengland.uk/new-forest/parking-information\">Forestry England parking information</a>.</p>\n"}