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Ashurst, New Forest. May 2025

Yesterday I went for a lovely walk around Ashurst in the New Forest. The weather was just about perfect for getting up close and personal with nature. We spent the day rating sticks, turning what might seem like a simple activity into a delightful treasure hunt, and I’m pleased to say we saw some wonderful…

Close-up of pink daisies with yellow centers, surrounded by green leaves.
A lush landscape featuring trees and a grassy area, with a focus on a large tree trunk on the right and greenery in the background.
A close-up view of moss-covered rocks and tree bark in a green grassy area.
A close-up view of a fallen tree trunk in a forest, with surrounding greenery and other tree branches in the background.
A twisted and gnarled piece of wood lying on the forest floor, surrounded by green foliage.
Close-up of purple foxglove flowers with green foliage in the background.
A fallen tree trunk with moss and broken branches lying on green grass in a forest setting.
Close-up view of lush green moss with small brown leaves scattered on the ground, set in a forest background.
A long wooden fence post leading into a green, leafy background.
A close-up of a pink rose in soft focus, surrounded by green foliage.
Close-up of a pile of dried pine needles and twigs.
A close-up of a person's foot wearing a brown hiking boot on a mossy log in a forest setting, surrounded by fallen leaves.

Yesterday I went for a lovely walk around Ashurst in the New Forest. The weather was just about perfect for getting up close and personal with nature. We spent the day rating sticks, turning what might seem like a simple activity into a delightful treasure hunt, and I’m pleased to say we saw some wonderful sticks adorned with unique textures and colors. Highlights included a magnificent tree that I think had been struck by lightning, its stark white scars contrasting dramatically with the charred middle of the trunk that turned black, and a fallen tree that had ripped up its root structure, standing like a grand wall in the middle of the woods, creating a natural fort that invited us to explore. We started our adventure as we finished, just over the bridge from the train station at the Happy Cheese, a charming pub that not only pulls a good Guinness but also serves an amazing Chip Shop Platter, complete with crispy fish and crunchy triple cooked chips that are simply irresistible. Not sponsored, just a fan 🙂

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