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
"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
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New Forest Heathland
Straight trees
Moss on an ancient tree
Ferns
32 comments:
I remember the New Forest well, it is beautiful. We have the same weather here just now. Hugs, Valerie
...a treasure to preserve.
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
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.
A real treasure! I hope it is protected forever! I hope your day is great!
Lovely place!
Wonderful place!
Thank you for showing us a snippet of the beauty.
It looks like a beautiful area to explore!
What a great spot for you and Jan to enjoy! Lovely trees---so peaceful! ♥
It's beautiful, love the photo with the moss.
Enjoy your walks and picnics.
Looks like a beautiful day for a picnic. Lovely photos! New Forest seems like a wonderful place to visit. :)
~Jess
Awesome pics!Hugs!
I was puzzled about the continent of hemisphere, northern or southern. So, thanks for the explanation. It sounds like a great place to visit.
Those trees are so straight! And I love the ferns. I have a collection of potted ferns.
"... determined to not take our good fortune for granted" is a great way of living, we do so, too - enjoy!
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!
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...
Great place to walk and have a picnic.
I never tire of seeing the beauty of nature, and all that it has to offer. Hugs...RO
Wonderful pictures Jan.
Great to see these nature.
Greetings, Marco
So beautiful! Spending time in nature is so wonderful. Moss is one of my favorite things about wooded areas.
Oh my! How fortunate you are to live near this beautiful area. Love the photos!
Nothing is better than spending some time with mother nature. A beautiful landscape to explore. Great photos!
so beautiful! you are fortunate to live so close by! I would walk there all the time.
Golden autumn days with crisp mornings are perfect for walking!
It looks beautiful.
Tina
Beautiful place!
Wow, truly beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us! Big Hugs!
lovely photos, it's many years since I visited the New Forest
Conservation land sooo important to all ~ neat post and photos!
Happy Day to You,
A ShutterBug Explores
We are so lucky being close to the New Forest, it's so beautiful.
Lisa x
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