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A wander in and around Fordingbridge at the New Forest’s edge

On February 12, 2022February 12, 2022 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest, New Forest towns and villages, Northern New Forest8 Comments

In which I take a short walk around Fordingbridge, at the western edge of the New Forest

A week off

On February 5, 2022February 4, 2022 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest6 Comments

In which I can't go walking in the New Forest this week

Sunshine, a Kingfisher and lots of Coots: a morning at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve

On January 29, 2022January 28, 2022 By Amanda ScottIn Birds, Joan Begbie, New Forest, Northern New Forest, Wildlife12 Comments

In which see a Kingfisher, Tufted Ducks and lots of Coots, and chat with a Robin - a morning at one of the loveliest nature reserves in the New Forest

A magical walk of frost and winter sunshine: Holmsley and Thorney Hill Holms in the New Forest

On January 22, 2022January 21, 2022 By Amanda ScottIn Archaeology and history, Joan Begbie, New Forest, New Forest heaths, Southern New Forest, Trees and forestry8 Comments

A delightful walk from Burley, down Turf Hill, through Holmsley Inclosure, and back via Thorney Hill Holms and Shappen Hill

A walk of mixed fortune: Turf Hill and Goatspen in the New Forest

On January 15, 2022January 14, 2022 By Amanda ScottIn Archaeology and history, Joan Begbie, New Forest, New Forest heaths, Southern New Forest6 Comments

In which I get caught in a sleet shower, meet a gang of excitable siskins, and get a bit spooked on a lonely heath

Anses Wood in the New Forest: where my ‘happy place’ is

On December 18, 2021December 16, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Joan Begbie, New Forest, Northern New Forest, Trees and forestry4 Comments

In which I remember my first walk though Anses Wood in the New Forest

The golden New Forest woods of Ashurst, Mallard and Matley in the autumn

On December 11, 2021December 8, 2021 By Amanda ScottIn Archaeology and history, Joan Begbie, New Forest, Southern New Forest, Trees and forestry6 Comments

In which I walk through the New Forest woods of Ashurst, Mallard and Matley, through fallen leaves and many watery, muddy bits

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

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Joan Begbie published her book of New Forest walks,Β Walking in the New Forest, in 1934, almost 100 years ago. Joan writes entertainingly and with a shining love for the Forest as she describes each of her many walks. In this blog, I’m following in her footsteps. I was curious to discover how things have changed in the New Forest since she was writing, and how much is the same. I follow her routes using a modern OS map (OS Explorer 22), comparing it with an OS map dating from the 1930s. Each post describes a different walk (or part of a walk). Why not come with me to explore!

The New Forest National Park is in the south of England, lying mainly in the county of Hampshire, and in Wiltshire to the north.

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Oystercatcher #Scotland I really like unfurling ferns - all that promise and patience πŸ’š A bit of a cold and rainy walk today, but rewarded by the waterfall in Flowerdale Glen, near Gairloch, #Scotland #nature #walking In #Scotland - what a view! #mountains πŸ’š The feathery, fresh-green softness of new larch leaves - I can’t resist running my fingers over them when I pass them by! πŸ’šπŸŒ³ The Guardian of the Avon - I love this old tree that stands by the Hampshire Avon near Hale in the New Forest πŸ’šπŸŒ³ Snowdrops #fordingbridge #newforest #spring My new friend x The upper reaches of the Beaulieu River as it winds its way across Longwater Lawn in the #NewForest
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