Welcome to Walking Picnics
Nigel and Christine invite you to come and explore the New Forest with Walking Picnics. We will lead you on a guided nature walk through the forest, pointing out the amazing wildlife and history of the place, then we will finish with a home-produced gourmet picnic. All this costs just £16 per adult (or £14 each for parties of four or more), for both the walk and picnic. Children are welcome too.
Nigel leads the walks, which usually last about two hours, and we walk around three or four miles, stopping to admire the view. Nigel is a keen birdwatcher, with a good knowledge of the local flora and fauna. If you have a pair of binoculars, do bring them, as there are plenty of birds and animals to spot. We recommend strong shoes or boots, as we will be walking over rough ground, which can get muddy.
Christine is in charge of the picnics, which always include some of her home baked bread and cakes, and also use local seasonal produce. We serve a three course picnic, with a light starter, home-made pies or quiches, and a choice of cakes or puddings. Our Summer season of regular walks run from Easter to the end of September, and at other times of the year we run occasional Souper Walks, or special events on request. As we prepare all the food specifically for each picnic, please reserve your place by 9am on the day before!
Nigel leads the walks, which usually last about two hours, and we walk around three or four miles, stopping to admire the view. Nigel is a keen birdwatcher, with a good knowledge of the local flora and fauna. If you have a pair of binoculars, do bring them, as there are plenty of birds and animals to spot. We recommend strong shoes or boots, as we will be walking over rough ground, which can get muddy.
Christine is in charge of the picnics, which always include some of her home baked bread and cakes, and also use local seasonal produce. We serve a three course picnic, with a light starter, home-made pies or quiches, and a choice of cakes or puddings. Our Summer season of regular walks run from Easter to the end of September, and at other times of the year we run occasional Souper Walks, or special events on request. As we prepare all the food specifically for each picnic, please reserve your place by 9am on the day before!
Autumn and Winter events, and a new Pop-up Café
Our regular programme of Walking Picnics for 2016 continues until the end of September, and we have availability on most walks. Please see our Dates of Walks page for the full listing of walks and start locations.
You can reserve your place on any of our walks by sending us an e-mail, or phoning us on 01425 655511, or, if you can't decide on a date, why not buy a Walking Picnic voucher. Vouchers are valid for 12 months, and you can book your place on any of the walks (subject to availability) as long as you give us a couple of days notice.
We are delighted to be part of new major Festivals in the New Forest this Autumn. The New Forest Walking Festival is an established annual celebration of walking in the New Forest, with over 70 walks available. We are arranging two Souper Walks (a four mile walk, followed by home-made soup and cakes) on Tuesday, 25th October, from Bolderwood, and Saturday, 29th October, from Anderwood. We are also taking part in the inaugural New Forest Food & Drink Festival, when we are offering an Afternoon Tea walk from Anderwood on Thursday, 3rd November, and we are very excited to be launching our Pop-Up Café, serving hot drinks, and home-baked cakes and savouries, at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve (Hampshire Wildlife Trust) on Sunday, 6th November. See our Dates of Walks page for more details.
You can reserve your place on any of our walks by sending us an e-mail, or phoning us on 01425 655511, or, if you can't decide on a date, why not buy a Walking Picnic voucher. Vouchers are valid for 12 months, and you can book your place on any of the walks (subject to availability) as long as you give us a couple of days notice.
We are delighted to be part of new major Festivals in the New Forest this Autumn. The New Forest Walking Festival is an established annual celebration of walking in the New Forest, with over 70 walks available. We are arranging two Souper Walks (a four mile walk, followed by home-made soup and cakes) on Tuesday, 25th October, from Bolderwood, and Saturday, 29th October, from Anderwood. We are also taking part in the inaugural New Forest Food & Drink Festival, when we are offering an Afternoon Tea walk from Anderwood on Thursday, 3rd November, and we are very excited to be launching our Pop-Up Café, serving hot drinks, and home-baked cakes and savouries, at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve (Hampshire Wildlife Trust) on Sunday, 6th November. See our Dates of Walks page for more details.
 Our local Fallow Deer herd are often seen on our walks ...
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... and there are always cute New Forest Ponies, too.
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Walking Picnics is a proud member of the New Forest Marque
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As a member of the New Forest Marque, Walking Picnics supports local producers by buying from recognised local New Forst suppliers. We are very pleased to be part of this group of local producers and services, as we always try to promote the New Forest locality and the wide range of locally produced foods available. Ask us for a Directory of New Forest Marque producers when you come on one of our walks. You can find out more about the New Forest Marque and all the other local businesses who have also joined by looking at their website. The New Forest Marque is supported by the New Forest National Park Authority.
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Walking Picnics is licenced by the Forestry Commission to arrange walks and picnics in the New Forest National Park
