A recent study crowned the New Forest in Hampshire as the top winter walk in the UK, thanks to its beauty and free-roaming ponies
Hampshire: A new study has named the New Forest as the best winter walk in the UK. It scored an impressive 9.94 out of 10. This ranking came from analyzing Google reviews and Instagram posts.
People love this place! It gets over a million Google searches each year. Plus, it has a fantastic average rating of 4.8 from 23,000 reviews. The free-roaming ponies, cattle, and donkeys make it even more charming.
With over 140 miles of paths, you can explore ancient trees and enjoy nature. The New Forest also shines on Instagram, boasting over 1.1 million tagged photos. That’s way more than the second place!
Speaking of second place, the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire came in close with a score of 9.03. It’s famous for its role in the Harry Potter films and has nearly 900,000 Google searches.
Then there’s Tollymore Forest in Northern Ireland, which ranks third. It’s a great spot for camping and horse riding, and it even featured in Game of Thrones.
Overall, the rankings show a nice mix across England and Northern Ireland. Four forests are in the South, three in the Midlands, and two in the North. It’s a great time to explore these beautiful woodlands!
