A Free and friendly walking group

Join us for some interesting, free walks in The New Forest area. Friday morning walks generally last for 60-90 minutes and are led by qualified leaders. Meet on Fridays by 10.20am at the following locations, for a 10.30am start.

For more information, contact the organiser:   philwade16@gmail.com 07801 621818 Please note: None of the walks listed have toilets available other than at the pubs listed.

October 2026

  • 30/10/26. Abbotswell & Ogden’s Purlieu – Frogham car park, Abbotswell Road, Frogham Nearest Post Code SP6 2JD | Circular Walk on good tracks. Some sections can be wet & there are a couple of steep ascents/descents. Refreshments at the Foresters Arms in Frogham 01425 652294

November 2026

  • 06/11/26. Godshill & Castle Hill – Car park ¾ miles north off B3078 (Left before the Fighting Cocks) – Nearest Post Code SP6 2LP. Walking through woods on good paths with some road walking to great views over the Avon valley. Mostly flat. Free parking. Refreshments at the Fighting Cocks pub in Godshill 01425 652462
  • 13/11/26. Linford Bottom – Car Park Post Code BH24 3HU. – A circular walk through woods which is largely flat. Can be muddy when wet. Refreshments at the London Tavern in Poulner 01425 473819
  • 20/11/26. A circular walk around Downton – Park at the Moot car park Nearest Post Code SP5 3PH A flat walk around the river Avon & back via Trafalgar fisheries. Free parking. Led by Jan Brian.
  • 27/11/26. Turf Hill & Hale Purlieu – Turf Hill car park off B3080 Nearest Post Code SP5 2PU – Largely Flat circular walk with spectacular views over moorland on good tracks. Can be wet. Free parking. Refreshments at Fighting Cox pub in Godshill 01425 652462

Just turn up and go.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome. All walks are at your own risk. We strongly recommend that you wear walking shoes/boots as paths can be muddy after rain. No need to book, just turn up, register & go. Contact Phil or phone Jan on 07737 688523. 

Web address: – https://www.cfirst.org.uk/wellbeing/health-walks