Welcome to the New Forest - PodVisits - Audio Guides

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01: New Forest welcome
MP3 - Duration: 4 mins 10 secs | Size 3.95 MB

Play this PodVisit on arriving in the Forest - it introduces you to the Forest, its history, people and environment and explains how you can leave a light footprint so that future generations can enjoy this unique landscape as well.

The way the Forest is now owes much to its history - it was created as a royal hunting ground by William the Conqueror in 1079 and the practise of 'Commmoning' has helped to preserve the area as a living and working forest but also as a haven for birds and wildlife.


For car parking, walking routes and event information, visit the Forestry Commission website For more about the National Park, visit the New Forest National Park website. For accomodation and tourist information, visit the New Forest Visitors website. For New Forest news and views, visit New Forest Community Media.
Green Tips: Use the New Forest Cycle Network - getting on your bike saves pollution, eases conjestion and is good exercise. Cycle hire is available throughout the New Forest. Using public transport is an environmentally friendly option for visiting the New Forest. Use the New Forest Tour bus in summer or take the train - there are stations at Ashurst, Beaulieu Road, Brockenhurst, Sway and Lymington. If you do use the car, only park in designated car parks and keep under the 40mph limit Don't pick wild flowers, take plants or wood from the forest. Keep dogs under control and only use designated barbeque areas - fire is a real danger in the New Forest. Food and drink which is grown or produced in the New Forest is low on 'food miles' and helps the local economy.

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