Wednesday 26 September 2018

The New Forest

Last night down here on the South Coast the temperature dipped to around 5 degrees Celsius, but the Sun rose to reveal a truly stunning late September day. With the start of Autumn and knowing the nights will soon be closing in, Jan and myself headed for The New Forest equipped with a picnic basket and camera. We live within a mile or so of the Forest and a couple of miles from the coast, and we are determined to not take our good fortune for granted. 

Approximately 15 million people visit The New Forest every year, today we had the place pretty much to ourselves. At our picnic spot it was totally silent other than the sound of birds, and far away from the madding crowd, a day to remember.

Eddie

"The New Forest is one of the largest remaining tracts of unenclosed pasture land, heathland and forest in the south-east of England. It was proclaimed a royal forest by William the Conqueror, featuring in the Domesday Book. Pre-existing rights of common pasture are still recognised today, being enforced by official verderers. In the 18th century, The New Forest became a source of timber for the Royal Navy. It remains a habitat for many rare birds and mammals." From Wikipedia 
Click on images to enlarge
New Forest Heathland 


Straight trees


Moss on an ancient tree


Ferns



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32 comments:

  1. Valerie-Jael26 September 2018 at 18:29

    I remember the New Forest well, it is beautiful. We have the same weather here just now. Hugs, Valerie

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  2. Tom26 September 2018 at 18:30

    ...a treasure to preserve.

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  3. Jean26 September 2018 at 18:56

    Recently our son ran the New Forest Marathon and we had a weekend there to enjoy ourselves and then to support him (which was also enjoyable!). It is a lovely place.
    Jean

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  4. Bleubeard and Elizabeth26 September 2018 at 19:03

    I've never heard of the New Forest, but your photos prove it is an incredibly beautiful wilderness that must be saved and preserved for all time.

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  5. eileeninmd26 September 2018 at 19:25

    A real treasure! I hope it is protected forever! I hope your day is great!

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  6. Anne Hagman-Niilola26 September 2018 at 19:45

    Lovely place!

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  7. Christine26 September 2018 at 21:09

    Wonderful place!

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  8. Elephant's Child26 September 2018 at 21:40

    Thank you for showing us a snippet of the beauty.

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  9. William Kendall26 September 2018 at 21:59

    It looks like a beautiful area to explore!

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  10. The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen27 September 2018 at 00:12

    What a great spot for you and Jan to enjoy! Lovely trees---so peaceful! ♥

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  11. Sami27 September 2018 at 00:44

    It's beautiful, love the photo with the moss.
    Enjoy your walks and picnics.

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  12. DMS27 September 2018 at 00:50

    Looks like a beautiful day for a picnic. Lovely photos! New Forest seems like a wonderful place to visit. :)
    ~Jess

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  13. Louca por porcelana27 September 2018 at 02:39

    Awesome pics!Hugs!

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  14. Linda27 September 2018 at 03:13

    I was puzzled about the continent of hemisphere, northern or southern. So, thanks for the explanation. It sounds like a great place to visit.

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  15. Romance Reader 27 September 2018 at 05:46

    Those trees are so straight! And I love the ferns. I have a collection of potted ferns.

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  16. Iris Flavia27 September 2018 at 06:43

    "... determined to not take our good fortune for granted" is a great way of living, we do so, too - enjoy!

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  17. riitta k27 September 2018 at 07:40

    Interesting to know that you too have these kind of ancient and untouched forests. As you know Finland lives of forest and I have one great in my neighbourhood. Love to walk there between tree trunks and ferns!

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  18. Mike@Bit About Britain27 September 2018 at 09:43

    Love the New Forest - it's a very special place. You'll be delighted to know that we had our first frost the other morning...

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  19. HappyK27 September 2018 at 12:24

    Great place to walk and have a picnic.

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  20. RO27 September 2018 at 13:05

    I never tire of seeing the beauty of nature, and all that it has to offer. Hugs...RO

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  21. Marco Luijken27 September 2018 at 14:36

    Wonderful pictures Jan.
    Great to see these nature.

    Greetings, Marco

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  22. Miss Val's Creations27 September 2018 at 18:14

    So beautiful! Spending time in nature is so wonderful. Moss is one of my favorite things about wooded areas.

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  23. Lois27 September 2018 at 18:42

    Oh my! How fortunate you are to live near this beautiful area. Love the photos!

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  24. Bill27 September 2018 at 23:26

    Nothing is better than spending some time with mother nature. A beautiful landscape to explore. Great photos!

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  25. sandy28 September 2018 at 00:29

    so beautiful! you are fortunate to live so close by! I would walk there all the time.

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  26. Lorrie28 September 2018 at 05:32

    Golden autumn days with crisp mornings are perfect for walking!

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  27. Anonymous28 September 2018 at 11:25

    It looks beautiful.

    Tina

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  28. Amy Purdy28 September 2018 at 13:35

    Beautiful place!

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  29. Magic Love Crow30 September 2018 at 03:33

    Wow, truly beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us! Big Hugs!

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  30. Crafty Green Poet30 September 2018 at 13:28

    lovely photos, it's many years since I visited the New Forest

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  31. carol l mckenna30 September 2018 at 15:13

    Conservation land sooo important to all ~ neat post and photos!

    Happy Day to You,
    A ShutterBug Explores

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  32. Lisa30 September 2018 at 20:56

    We are so lucky being close to the New Forest, it's so beautiful.
    Lisa x

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