An autumn walk among the New Forest woods of Deerleap and Churchplace

On December 4, 2021December 3, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Archaeology and history, Joan Begbie, New Forest, Southern New Forest, Trees and forestryLeave a comment

In which I start in rain, end in sun, find some history and think about old placenames: a walk through Deerleap and Churchplace Inclosures

Hampton Ridge: the spine of the northern New Forest

On November 27, 2021November 25, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest, Northern New Forest6 Comments

Hampton Ridge: views, wide expanses and bracing walks

Islands Thorns: tall trees and misty sunlight

On November 20, 2021November 11, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest, Northern New Forest, Trees and forestryLeave a comment

In which I remember walking beneath the tall trees of Islands Thorns

Anses Wood: stately oaks and perilous beeches

On November 13, 2021November 11, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest, Northern New Forest, Trees and forestry6 Comments

In which I wish I were in Anses Wood again

Return to Godshill Wood

On November 6, 2021November 4, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest, Northern New Forest, Trees and forestry4 Comments

In which I walk in Godshill Wood in the New Forest on a frosty, clear-skied morning

A shadow play of deer and a branch full of fungi

On October 30, 2021October 28, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest, Northern New Forest, Trees and forestryLeave a comment

In which I walk on old paths I have previously trodden through Eyeworth and Islands Thorns in the New Forest

A tale of two oaks

On October 23, 2021October 22, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest, Southern New Forest, Trees and forestry4 Comments

In which I visit the Knightwood and Eagle Oaks in the New Forest

Encounters with deer in the New Forest

On October 16, 2021October 15, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest, Southern New Forest, Trees and forestry, Wildlife4 Comments

In which I meet a little Roe doe and glimpse a tall Fallow buck in a forestry inclosure of tall conifers in the New Forest