New Forest Map 1000 Piece Jigsaw

New Forest Map 1000 Piece Jigsaw

Step into an ancient realm of woodland and heath with the Pieceful Maps New Forest 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle. Located in Hampshire, the New Forest is a living, working landscape, famous for its free roaming ponies, ancient trees, and unique traditions that date back centuries. This map jigsaw uses authentic Ordnance Survey mapping, with a scale carefully chosen to fit the entire New Forest National Park boundary onto a single puzzle. You get a complete overview of this 566 square kilometre gem, packed with hundreds of place names, roads, rivers, and features. The scale is the same as a standard roadmap, so you will see the major routes and settlements, but not the hyper detailed footpaths and contours that walkers might need. That makes this puzzle a fantastic way to explore the forest without getting lost in excessive detail.

As you build the 1000 pieces, you will navigate the open heathlands, the ancient and ornamental woodlands, and the quiet villages where commoners still exercise their ancient rights to graze their animals. The Ordnance Survey mapping clearly shows the pattern of enclosed inclosures, where timber is managed, and the open forest, where the ponies, donkeys, and cattle roam freely. You will spot the famous landmarks of the forest, including the Rufus Stone, where King William II was killed by an arrow, and the ancient yew tree at Bucklers Hard, where ships for Nelson’s navy were built.

The puzzle includes all the major roads, such as the A35 that runs through the heart of the park, and the A337 that connects Lyndhurst to Lymington. You will see the charming towns of Lyndhurst, the capital of the forest, and Brockenhurst, a popular starting point for walks and bike rides. The map also shows the coastal villages of Lymington and Keyhaven, where the forest meets the salt marshes of the Solent. The park extends to the edge of Southampton Water, and you can see the docks of Southampton just beyond the boundary.

The Ordnance Survey data helps you locate the habitats of the famous New Forest ponies, and the many ancient woods that have been continuously wooded since the last ice age. The puzzle offers a fantastic way to unwind and reconnect with nature. It is a wonderful gift for anyone who loves the history and wildlife of the South of England, from the rare Dartford warbler to the wild daffodils that bloom in spring. The scale ensures that the whole park fits neatly onto the 1000 pieces, measuring 69cm by 48cm when completed. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence.

Measures: 69cm x 48cm when completed

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence – os.uk/opendata/licence