Where are the New Forest boundaries?
The New Forest has also been classed as National Character Area No. 131 by Natural England. The NCA covers an area of 738 km2 (285 sq mi) and is bounded by the Dorset Heaths and Dorset Downs to the west, the West Wiltshire Downs to the north and the South Hampshire Lowlands and South Coast Plain to the east.
Where does the New Forest start and end?
Covering an area of about 220 square miles, the New Forest National Park takes in approximately 15 miles of coast between Calshot Castle (most easterly point) and Hurst Castle (most southerly point), and stretches northwards to Whiteparish and westwards to Ringwood.
What is the New Forest National Park Authority?
The New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA) conserves and enhances the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the New Forest and promotes opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the area by the public.
Can you drive through New Forest National Park?
Yes, you can drive through the New Forest. There are many roads that take you through the forest itself and through our towns and villages. There is a standard 40mph speed limit on forest roads and 30mph limit in our towns and villages.
How old is the New Forest in the UK?
one thousand years
The New Forest has a long and proud history that dates back almost one thousand years. Humans have been living within, changing the shape and sustaining the Forest since the Bronze Age, and continue to do so. In 1079 William the Conqueror took ownership of the area as his own hunting forest.
Can you walk anywhere in the New Forest?
Walking is a wonderful way to experience the tranquility of the New Forest National Park and see it up close. There are many possible New Forest walks to take you into the woods, by sea, over heath or by rivers and streams, with the freedom to ramble across unfenced land.
What is the speed limit for the New Forest?
40mph
Common sense should prevail when driving anywhere in the New Forest. Driver awareness is imperative, and obeying the 40mph speed limit will greatly reduce any damage in the unfortunate case of having a collision with a Forest animal.
Are the New Forest ponies wild?
All of the ponies found in the forest are wild in the sense they can roam freely but in fact they are owned by New Forest Commoners. The commoners have the right to graze their ponies and cattle on the open forest throughout the year.
Is there a lidar map for New Forest National Park?
LiDAR map LiDAR map This page allows you to view scaled jpeg maps of the LiDAR coverage of the New Forest National Park. The images show multi azimuth (multi direction light source) hill shade analysis, generating a shadow effect from topographic changes found on the earth surface, you can learn more about this on the LiDAR Explained page.
How is the New Forest national park boundary marked?
The New Forest National Park boundary is marked out by more than 50 wooden markers made from Douglas Fir. Click on a map marker for photos of the surrounding area.
Where can I buy the New Forest official map?
You can buy our New Forest Official Map online by clicking here. Or you can purchase this map and other cycling and walking maps of the New Forest at Local Information Points & Attractions, including the New Forest Heritage Centre in Lyndhurst. Or, purchase the New Forest Ordance Survey Map on their website.
What does the New Forest National Park Authority do?
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