The New Forest is a beautiful landscape with many secrets to discover. With its varied landscapes, stunning scenery and abundant wildlife The New Forest is a must for any lovers of the great outdoors. The best way to explore all these treasures and many more is to head out on foot, bicycle or on horseback.

The New Forest is a haven for all walkers whether they are experienced ramblers or just casual strollers. There are numerous different walking routes through The New Forest with both linear and circular routes. Along the routes there are many picnic and toilet areas carefully situated to allow everyone access to the beautiful forest landscapes. If you would like to learn a bit more about nature and the wildlife of the forest taking a guided walk may just be for you. Guided walks are available all year round and local experts will tell you everything about the forest from its history, wildlife, geology, nature and folklore. If your prefer to do your exploring on two wheels then The New Forest offer some superb cycle routes, with miles and miles of tracks, no traffic and very few hills, these cycle ways are ideal for families as well as the more adventurous mountain bikers. For the Animal lovers perhaps the best way to explore is on horse back.

The forest is alive with wildlife. Ponies and cattle freely roam across grasslands and heaths and are easily spotted on most walks and trips in to The New Forest. As you go further in to the forest deer can be spotted grazing under the forest canopies just as they have been for thousands of years. Come back at different times of the year to see all the vast array of animals that make The New Forest there home, also try visiting the forest at different times during the day so you can catch those up with the lark and also the night owls like deer, bats and nightjars.

After a day of exploring The New Forest and all its delights why not indulge yourself by visiting one of the many restaurants and caf�s in the area. There is a wide choice of establishments to choose from including New Forest Hotel restaurants, brasseries and traditional English pubs with real ales to charming tea rooms.

There are many fine New Forest Hotels, cottages, camping site and self catering apartments to suite all your needs, so why not book your trip to The New Forest today.

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This article was written on behalf of Knightwood Lodge New Forest Hotel