THE TOP 10 walks in the New Forest have been revealed by a family-run guidebook.

New Forest Walks, an independent guide to walking around the national park, has revealed 2024's ten most popular routes in the New Forest to end the year.

The group have compiled the list based on their website page views. 

The route that has gained first place is the Lyndhurst to Brockenhurst Loop.

The Loop has remained in the top spot for the second year running, being the most popular route taken. 

The four-hour route is a 10-mile loop linking Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst, where you can discover history and a fair few tea shops from both villages.

In second place is the trail through Rhinefield's Tall Trees.

This shorter route is a two mile trail that takes you through redwoods and firs that were planted in the late 1850s.

In third place is a four mile trail around Fritham, where you'll walk through mixed woodland before cutting through two inclosures.

Next up is Ober Water, another shorter route at two miles where you'll pass over Puttles Bridge and the Ober Water stream.

In fifth place and a new entry is the trail around the woods on the edge of Ashurst.

This short walk also comes in at two miles, where you can finish up in either The Happy Cheese of The New Forest pubs.

In sixth is the Aldridge Hill route at seven miles, where you can cross streams and potentially see deer at the Poundhill Sanctuary.

Bolderwood is in at seventh place, also being a new entry for this year.

With a facilities and plenty of picnic benches, the two mile trail is great for families.

Up next is Roydon Woods, which is nature reserve that contains 390 hectares of woodland and wildlife habitats on the edge of Brockenhurst, offering a display of bluebells in spring.

In ninth place is the Sway Station to Brockenhurst route, this includes getting off the train at Sway and enjoying a five mile walk through woodland to Brockenhurst.

Wrapping up the top 10 is Beaulieu River in the tenth spot.

The riverside trail will take you from Beaulieu village along Beaulieu River to the village of Buckler's Hard.

Debs Stafford, founder of newforestwalks.co.uk said: “It’s always fascinating to see our users’ favourite walking routes of the year.

"There is always so much to see and take in on a walk in the forest at any time of year, and following the New Forest Code means you can help keep this wonderful landscape for future generations to enjoy.”