Running around New Forest is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around New Forest—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

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1. Lymington to Keyhaven running loop — New Forest National Park

16.9km

01:52

20m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Beaulieu to Buckler's Hard run via Beaulieu River — New Forest National Park

7.04km

00:50

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Whitefield Moor & Ober Water loop from Brockenhurst — New Forest National Park

16.1km

01:50

80m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. Milford on Sea & Hurst Spit run — New Forest National Park

6.86km

00:44

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. The Lepe Loop — New Forest National Park

7.66km

00:51

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Boltons Bench, Matley Heath & Ashurst Wood loop from Lyndhurst —New Forest National Park

9.93km

01:11

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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7. Boltons Bench & Foxhill Moor running loop — New Forest National Park

5.20km

00:37

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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8. Testwood Lakes & Lower Test Nature Reserve loop

5.98km

00:37

10m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Brockenhurst to Whitefield Moor running loop — New Forest National Park

8.91km

01:00

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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10. Smugglers Road running loop — New Forest National Park

6.11km

00:43

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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The best running trails around New Forest

1. Lymington to Keyhaven running loop — New Forest National Park

2. Beaulieu to Buckler's Hard run via Beaulieu River — New Forest National Park

3. Whitefield Moor & Ober Water loop from Brockenhurst — New Forest National Park

4. Milford on Sea & Hurst Spit run — New Forest National Park

5. The Lepe Loop — New Forest National Park

6. Boltons Bench, Matley Heath & Ashurst Wood loop from Lyndhurst —New Forest National Park

7. Boltons Bench & Foxhill Moor running loop — New Forest National Park

8. Testwood Lakes & Lower Test Nature Reserve loop

9. Brockenhurst to Whitefield Moor running loop — New Forest National Park

10. Smugglers Road running loop — New Forest National Park

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