Wellbeing trail at Hurn Forest
Take some time for you on our Wellbeing Trail
Spending time amongst the trees and really noticing nature is scientifically proven to boost our mental and physical health. Follow the trail to take a mindful walk through the forest that invites you to really relax.
What to expect
Themed panels along the trail will invite you to pause, notice and connect with the forest environment around you.
A forest wellbeing journal is also available to help you get even more benefit from the experience, offering additional mindful things to do while you’re out in the forest and at home. Download your forest wellbeing journal from this page before you visit.
About the route
The 1.4 mile / 2.25km trail is waymarked from the car park and also from where the housing development accesses the forest, the official start, and start panel, is a short distance along the trail where these two paths meet.
This trail is supported by Sport England using National Lottery funding.
Trail information
Hurn Forest, 9 Boundary Lane, St Leonards, Ringwood, BH24 2FA
Is this trail for you?
The trail is a mix of mostly a flat gravelled surface and forest roads. Suitable for buggies and mobility scooters. There is a dog poo bin in the car park.
Trail Length
2.25km (1.4 miles). Walking time approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
Accessibility
There are no steps, narrow gates or gaps. There are 3 benches are along the route and 3 picnic benches towards the end of the trail.