Local Hampshire guide

New Forest

Ancient woodland, open heath, coast and characterful villages. Browse verified starting points, then confirm current dog policies and practical details before travelling.

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Tail-wagging Hampshire favourites

908 useful, source-linked places across the county. Dog policies and service availability change, so check the source before travelling or booking. For walkers, day care and boarding, ask to see current insurance and any council licence required for the service.

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Things to do

Hurst Castle & Spit

New Forest · Milford on Sea

Coastal fort reached on foot along Hurst Spit or by seasonal ferry, with dogs welcomed on leads.

Dogs in the castleFerry optionCoastal walk
Source linkedConfirm important policies before travelling.
Hurst Castle details

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Beaulieu

New Forest · Beaulieu

Dogs can explore much of the attraction and grounds, with restrictions inside the motor museum and other indoor areas.

Large outdoor siteDogs on leadsIndoor restrictions
Source linkedConfirm important policies before travelling.
Beaulieu visitor information

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Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

New Forest · Exbury

Miles of garden paths, water stations and a miniature railway that accepts well-behaved dogs.

Dogs in gardensDogs on railwayWater stations
Official sourceConfirm important policies before travelling.
Official visitor policy

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Buckler's Hard

New Forest · Beaulieu

Historic riverside village where dogs on leads can join the outdoor visit and selected river cruises.

Riverside villageBoat trip optionDogs on leads
Official sourceConfirm important policies before travelling.
Official visitor details

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Hockey's Farm

New Forest · South Gorley

Farm shop, animal-viewing areas and a farmyard café highlighted by the New Forest visitor service for dog-friendly days.

Farm shopCafé stopCheck animal-area rules
Official sourceConfirm important policies before travelling.
Official farm details

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New Forest Heritage Centre

New Forest · Lyndhurst

Museum, gallery and information centre in Lyndhurst that welcomes dogs through its doors.

Indoor dog welcomeFree museumTown-centre stop
Official sourceConfirm important policies before travelling.
Official visitor details

Walks

Bolderwood Trails

New Forest · Bolderwood

Several signed forest walks from a well-known car park, with woodland, lawns and a deer-viewing area.

Signed routesForest car parkWildlife nearby
Blind & partially sighted walkers Practical route notes

Surface & gradientsDetailed surface and gradient information is not confirmed. Check the official route before setting out.

NavigationA signed or waymarked route is mentioned. Sign condition and junction clarity have not been independently checked.

HazardsSpecific hazards have not been independently assessed. Check current conditions and local signs.

FacilitiesSome parking or visitor facilities are mentioned; confirm their exact location and opening before travelling.

This is planning guidance, not a surveyed access audit. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome wherever the public has access; check any site-specific arrangements before a special journey.
Official sourceConfirm important policies before travelling.
Official New Forest guide

Walks

Wilverley Inclosure

New Forest · Brockenhurst

Broad woodland tracks and flexible loops in a popular inclosure, with plenty of room for a satisfying forest walk.

Outdoor routeCheck local signsDogs under control
Blind & partially sighted walkers Practical route notes

Surface & gradientsDetailed surface and gradient information is not confirmed. Check the official route before setting out.

NavigationThe route follows a recognisable circuit, trail or linear feature, but waymarking has not been confirmed.

HazardsPlan for road crossings or shared busy sections. Conditions can change after rain or in poor weather.

FacilitiesParking, toilets and rest points are not confirmed in this listing. Use the official link to plan them.

This is planning guidance, not a surveyed access audit. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome wherever the public has access; check any site-specific arrangements before a special journey.
Official sourceConfirm important policies before travelling.
Official New Forest guide

Walks

Whitefield Moor

New Forest · Brockenhurst

Open lawn, woodland edges and river crossings with short and longer options from the car park.

Moor & woodlandLivestock nearbyUse main tracks
Blind & partially sighted walkers Practical route notes

Surface & gradientsDetailed surface and gradient information is not confirmed. Check the official route before setting out.

NavigationWaymarking has not been confirmed. Consider a sighted companion or an accessible navigation app.

HazardsPlan for open water or waterside edges, livestock and gates. Conditions can change after rain or in poor weather.

FacilitiesSome parking or visitor facilities are mentioned; confirm their exact location and opening before travelling.

This is planning guidance, not a surveyed access audit. Guide and assistance dogs are welcome wherever the public has access; check any site-specific arrangements before a special journey.
Official sourceConfirm important policies before travelling.
Official New Forest guide

How information is labelled: “Official source” links to a public body, land manager or clearly identified official policy. “Source linked” means a current source is supplied but the detail has not been independently audited. Owner-confirmed and visitor-reported details will be labelled only when that evidence is supplied.