Jan 24, 2023 · From Ashurst railway station this short and easy walk explores a variety of landscapes that characterise the New Forest. Best of all, it takes in two woodlands as well as some ancient pasture woodland and across a grassy lawn to the historic remains of a …

Woodlands is a village in the New Forest National Park of Hampshire, England. The village lies 6 miles (9.7 km) west from Southampton and 2 + 3 ⁄ 4 miles (4.4 km) north-east from Lyndhurst. The village is in the civil parish of Netley Marsh.

Jun 2, 2021 · The term ‘Ancient and Ornamental Woodlands‘ refers to the many areas of the New Forest that contain a mixture of native trees and bushes, such as oak, beech and holly. These woodlands vary in size and are largely unenclosed.

According to the New Forest National Park Authority, the New Forest is believed to have the highest concentration of ancient trees in Western Europe. Many of the features of ancient woodland are unique and special, which lead to some rare species of both flora and fauna.

Moving through time to the present day, the Ancient and Ornamental Woodlands of the New Forest now provide the perfect setting for a great walk and amazing opportunities to spot the wildlife. On foot, there are no restrictions on where you can or …

Set in the heart of Hampshire’s historic New Forest National Park. We are a privately owned charming Country House Hotel. We are set within 3 acres of private gardens and have direct access to the New Forest on all sides making it the perfect location for exploring the National Park as well as relaxing.

The New Forest is one of the largest remaining tracts of unenclosed pasture land, heathland and forest in Southern England, covering southwest Hampshire and southeast Wiltshire. It was proclaimed a royal forest by William the Conqueror, featuring in the Domesday Book.

Aug 23, 2024 · From ancient oaks and towering redwoods, to idyllic glades and beautiful woodlands, there's an abundance of trees in the New Forest. Here are some of the best places to see the trees in the New Forest…

Visit one of the New Forest’s ancient, unenclosed woodlands and experience woodland as the Saxons knew it, woodland that would be familiar to Roman, Iron and Bronze Age peoples. Conjure scenes of spring in the mind’s eye, of vaulted arches clad in fresh green foliage, with high above, redstarts singing scratchy, jangling tunes.

Forestry England manages 47% of the New Forest National Park, including much of the best-known ancient woodlands, wetlands and heathlands, which are home to many rare species of plants and wildlife. In fact, we look after more land and more trees than any other organisation in …