New Forest Code

The New Forest is one of Britain's areas of outstanding natural beauty. With your support it can continue to be enjoyed for the generations to come.

Roads:
Drive at 40 mph or less as this greatly reduces the number of accidents resulting in injury and sadly deaths involving ponies, deer & cattle. 

Parking:
Please use the forest car parks 

Ponies:
Feeding them is not permitted. Young children are particularly at risk - keep a safe distance from ponies. They can bite and kick! 

Dogs:
Dogs should be kept under control at all times to protect the wildlife. 

Access:
Keep to the footpaths 

Cycling:
Please stay on public roads and made up gravelled tracks. 

Fire:
No picnic or camp fires are allowed. Barbecue sites are provided by the Forestry Commission.

Litter:
Litter is a danger to the animals. Please use the animal-proof bins at car parks.