Wild New Forest
Guided Tours

Experience the wonders of the New Forest

Our Story

Wild New Forest Guided Tours is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company managed and run by Emily-Louise and Marcus Ward. We are passionate about conserving and sharing wildlife in the New Forest and supporting the next generation of naturalists. Wild New Forest was established in 2016, starting out as a regular meeting of like minded naturalists to share data and best practise. Our passion is to support conservation of threatened and poorly understood species in the New Forest by conducting surveys and research sharing the data generateed with key stake holders in the new Forest.

Expert Local Guides

All trips led by expert local guides that have extensive knowledge of New Forest wildlife, history, management and much more.

Leading Research

We are leading research on iconic New Forest species and working with a range of conservation organisations supporting and coordinating field survey work.

Working with young people

Through our Wildlife Explorers Club and Wildlife Camps we are empowering and connecting the younger generations with New Forest wildlife

Testimonials

Excellent guided walks in New Forest"

Marcus and Emily knowledgeable and friendly make the guided walk very interesting and at a relaxed pace. Plenty of time to stop and spot nature and talk about whatever we came across. Thank you love your tours and will be back again soon.

Trip Advisor, Jan 2025

"New Forest Hawfinches"

Excellent. The leaders shared their expertise and enthusiasm and we were rewarded with some views of hawfinches returning to their roost.A lesser spotted woodpecker was a bonus. Thoroughly recommend and would gladly join another tour.

Trip Advisor, Jan 2025

"Wader ID talk & walk"

Excellent and very informative walk with ‘Wild New Forest’ at Normandy lagoon The Wader ID talk prior to the field walk was really detailed and interesting Thank you to Marcus & Emily