UK Van Life Best Places To Visit // The New Forest
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- Next stop on our UK Van Life Roadtrip - The New Forest! From free-roaming horses to stories of witches and breathtaking bike rides, this has got to be one of the most beautiful places we've taken the van to! Where else do we need to stop at on our drive up to Scotland? Leave your recommendations in the comments below!
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When I studied US women’s history in college, one of the things we learned about the witch trials was that a lot of the women accused of witchcraft were not “covered” by a man, meaning they were widows,or single and their fathers had died, no brothers to inherit, etc. The way the legal system was set up at the time, property wasn’t supposed to be in the hands of women. Women were not supposed to have any power. By convicting these women of crimes, the property could be seized by the town and reallocated to male ownership.
Ughhh i didn’t think I could learn more horrible things about the witch trials but there’s always more 😡
@@RayaandLouis At the end of the two course series, the professor sat down and told us if we remembered nothing else from the courses to remember this one phrase: “women get jerked around“
Also something horrible i just found out is why we use the image of the green women with hunched back and claw like hands... because before they would burn the women accused they would lock them in dungeons starve and torture them. The green is someone who is sick and starving the hunched back is broken bones from torture and so are the claw like fingers they are just broken bones... it creeps me out so much...
That’s so horrific and I’m so incredibly glad I didn’t live back then!!
So used to seeing you explore the world and exotic places, so it's super weird seeing you explore New Forest which is my stomping ground :D you went to all my fave spots too. Honestly I thought you might be dissapointed compared to all your other amazing travel so made me so happy to hear how much you appreciated it and it's simple beauty 💕 also the fairy festival is so up your street you must remember to visit it in the future!
I’m so grateful for your videos, they are so vibey!! 💗✨
I love that I’ve watched you travel through Europe, USA, South America and now you’re soon to pretty much travel past my house in Powys!! I also love that Raya believes in magic and fairies, you’ll love Wales 🧚💕
I have lived in the forest my whole life and worked for the new forest national park authority. I love your guys videos but please can you add a disclaimer to this. You are under not circumstance meant to touch the new forests horse, ponies or cattle.
Here is why:
- by touching the animals you are introducing them to humans which means they get more comfortable with them and congregate in areas where you would find people such as car parks and roads, which increase the chance that these beautiful animals get hit by cars.
- these are wild animals and they can be dangerous, especially touch of foal, and mother could attack by kicking and butting to try and protect its child (which is setting a bad example for younger children who if got kicked could be fatally injured)
- Don't feed the animals under, for the same reason as in my first point but also you can make then incredibly ill, these animals belong to people they are known as commoners - if a horse is feed the wrong they can get seriously ill leading to commoners having to take horse off the forest and care for them.
I really do love your videos but you are promoting really irresponsible behaviour, you would not go on safari and try and feed or touch the zebra it’s the same principle here.
The new forest is a unique and beautiful landscape that needs to be protected alongside the animals with in it.
for further information about codes of conduct when visiting the forest please see the link below:
www.newforestnpa.gov.uk/visiting/help-care-for-the-forest/new-forest-code/
This was just what I needed. My dad spent 40 years working and restoring the castle. We had his funeral here, I’ve missed him a lot today. It’s like he sent you there as we loved watching your video’s together.
This comment made me smile ❤️ I'm certain your dad is smiling too. We are all connected ❤️
Wow Nicola this is beautiful! I’m sure he helped us get there. What a beautiful gift to see the messages he’s sending you ❤️
The purple flowers are Heather and it looks like you timed it just right as August is the peak time for it all to be out :D
Oh wow didn’t know that! So grateful to have seen them in their full glory 🙌🏼
Raya: Burley is very well known for witches-
Residents of Salem: *I've been summoned*
Those magic wands are nothing compared to the all-powerful Elder Wand. If Burley wanted it, they should've gotten Voldemort on their side
The way you described witches was so accurate. Thank you sharing that. 💖 magic is everywhere. I enjoy watching you guys find it throughout the world and share with the collective. 💖 you guys are a huge inspiration
Thanks Kat! ☺️
New forest is my home 🥰 so glad you enjoyed it! Just a quick one for anyone wanting to visit - we discourage stroking/feeding or going near the horses even if they're friendly, they are owned by commoners and aren't 'wild' but by getting them used to people and going near roads and cars is what gets a very high number of them hit and killed by cars each year! They are semi feral and can still kick and bite especially when they become reliant on tourists giving them food and attention! They get rounded up each year and checked constantly so they're healthy but we like everybody to keep their distance. You can get fined for feeding them. They're beautiful to admire from a distance, but just like dogs, they're owned by people and you wouldn't go up and stroke a person's dog without asking 😊
I 100% agree as a local myself please be respectful on the new forest code of conduct it’s really important
Also you guys should do the North coast 500 around Scotland it's absolutely stunning c
I bet it’s Durdle Door you’re heading to, if not, you should, it’s beaut!
Ahhh it's always a great day when Raya and Louis post! Makes my day. Wish I was living this life! Enjoy x Love from Ontario, Canada
Ah thank you so much! ❤️
Those purple flowers are known as calluna or heather. Truly magnificent!
They really are!! Thanks for the info ☺️
Magic is so real. Mother Nature and her whole court are real and true. Love you Raya & Louis. 🥰
I just had the best backyard neighbour communion. I love summertime bonfires.
This is absolutely madness that I've been watching you both for years and now you've filmed in my local area! It's so stunning isn't it!
Yess it really is!
If you guys end up in Fort William (where I live!) and you aren’t planning on doing Ben Nevis, then I would really recommend driving through Glen Nevis, amazing views and lots of spots to park the van. At the end of that road you can park your car and do a 30min ish walk to Steall Falls, real short walk through ancient Scot’s pine forests for a stunning valley and waterfall! Also used in Harry Potter as so much of Lochaber is!
I work on a 2hr Cruise on Loch Linnhe where we talk about the local area/history and spot porpoise & seals! We would love to welcome you guys if you had time, but if you’re short, I defo recommend the walk!!
The love you show for each other and nature I wish could be experienced by the entire world.
Wow thank you so so much! ❤️
About the witch thing : being an anthropologist, it is stunning to know how in many cultures, in many different places all over the world, "wise women" having some kind of power (healing, any kind of knowledge really that the "average man" wouldn't have) are feared and often been demonized.... by men. A recurrent thinking goes that men already fear women for their power to give life and were/are wary to recognize more power that they cannot master to the feminine gender.
Edit: I forgot to add, If you can, definitely makeit to the Cotswolds between England and Wales, it s magical.
Raya! I’m fascinated too! Ever since I discovered that my ninth great grandmother was hung at Salem in the US for being a witch, I dove deeper into learning as much as I can. I’d love a whole video about it!
if you find yourselves on the isle of Skye, Glenbrittle campsite is amazing. its right on the beach and they make fresh bread and croissant every day.
Of course we believe it’s England. We know how beautiful our country is. Glad you are enjoying too
On a very selfish level, I'm glad you didn't go to the fairy festival! - I've had a stall there every time selling my handmade fairytale clothing, but couldn't justify the pitch fee this year. I'd have been absolutely gutted if I'd missed you the one year I didn't do it!! I'm absolutely loving these vlogs; thank you for sharing. Maybe see you in Glastonbury? (Let me know if you'd like to see the festival site, or would like somewhere to stop for a cup of tea. :)
You both are magical! 🧙♀️🧙 your love and energy is magical 💞 and infectious!
Thank you so much Sam!
Scotland is the place to see beautiful landscapes of Heather as well 🤗
You should come to Cornwall I live here and you would love it here it's so beautiful the place you should see when you come down to Cornwall is Newquay the beaches are gorgeous here so hope this helps you with were to go next and love your content so can wait to see the next video ❤️❤️🥳🎆📸
There are lots of fantastic former railway cycle routes in the Peak District with bike hire available. Checkout the town of Bakewell (of pudding/tart fame) which is at the start of the Monsal trail, an 8 mile long stretch of cycle path through stunning scenery with several long tunnels!
Hiiii Raya and Louis!!!!
I'm enjoying your videos! Always waiting for the next one. You should go to Penzance if you get a chance. There is an amazing day hike trail on the coast all the way until Porthcurno. I'm sure you gonna love it there is nature everywhere.
Thank you for the video
Enjoyy!!!
I love the New forest, never realised there was a beach so near. if you are going to dorest you should go to Sand banks and Arne is also one of my favorate places to visit in Dorset its a good place for walks and seeing deers/stags.
Raya I have always thought about witchery just never studied or searched much into all of it so i would totally be interested in that.That would be so much fun!! The New Forest is amazingly beautiful! Thank you for sharing!! Take care and be safe out there!! 👍❣❤❣👍 P.S I believe in 🧚🧚♂🧚♀🧚🧚♂🧚♀
Yess!! 🧚♂️✨
@@RayaandLouis 😊👍
Thank you for speaking the truth about witches!!
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You have literally stayed in my back garden 🪴
Have the best time. This is such a lovely part of the Uk. 💕
Are you guys planning to visit Glastonbury? I feel you both will enjoy the beautiful, powerful place!
You guys get better and better. Totally with you on the witchy side of things. We were all indigenous way back and we've lost so much earth knowledge. I lean heavily on holistic therapies before ever resorting to pharma. Ps I'm in Cornwall now, but still want to see so many more places on our Island. Thanks for the views. 🙏 You're such a lovely couple. 💞✨🏖️
Thanks Lisa! I’ve been really wanting to take an Herbalism course, hopefully will have time to soon! We don’t have time for Cornwall on this trip unfortunately but I can’t wait to go one day!
Raya’s face after she says “Colette’s Cottage” 😂❤️
Love the new Forrest it’s where I spent most of my childhood
My father is Italian and mother is Irish, I was born in Galway, I love everything about witch's, of course the white witch's, I really enjoyed this talk about witch's, I believe in fairy too ❤️ love you
Hey this is so fun to watch as I've spent a lot of time recently in the New Forest since i've been at uni in Bath so cool to see all these familiar places in your videos! Recommendations wise: 1. If you go to Bath and enjoy wild swimming, there is the most beautiful magical kind of hippie spot called Warleigh Weir down the back of Claverton down. Its right next to the canal / train line (also very pretty walk) - but the weir itself is a gorgeous swimming spot and place to have a picnic / bbq. Sometimes theres' even little food stands etc down there - defo worth a visit. And Bath itself has gorgeous vegan restaurants / shops - could also take a trip to the bath spa if you want to relax / the old roman baths are really cool to visit (neither need bookings). 2. If you go to the lake district I would 100% recommend that you go to Ullswater lake - it's one of the bigger ones but a lot less touristy than Windermere, you can get a really cool little steam boat from Pooley bridge to Glenridding and from Glenridding you can hire old traditional sailing boats / canoes and the village is also the base for some amazing hikes such as Hellvelyn. My friends mum also owns some beautiful cottages there (High House farm) if you fancied a night not in the van. (she has 5 of the cutest puppies and horses in the field + amazing views), so worth a visit if you can! 3. Hawsewater is another beautiful one for a walk in the lake district, it used to be a village and it was flooded to make a reservoir but the walks around it are stunning (old corpse road is one of them). I'm from Jersey in the channel islands so if you took the van / yourselves anywhere else this summer I would recommend coming down here! Hope you enjoy more time in the UK xx
A book recommendation for you: The All Souls Trilogy is historical fiction about the history of science, alchemy and witches! It’s brilliantly written and a lot takes place in England. Discovery of Witches is the first book. I highly recommend it! By Deborah Harkness.
Ohhh thank you! Adding it to my list now ☺️
Beautiful and magical place ! Loved all the horses! Safe travels on your adventure!
Recommendation: Dunnottar Castle in Stonehaven, Scotland is very beautiful and historical!
What camera did you use to film this? Thanks
This video just makes me love you both so much more. I wish we all felt the same about Witches. Oh Pembrokeshire is soooo beautiful if you get the chance to visit. Full of amazing beaches and the whole place feels magical. 💓💓💓
What camera are u using on the necklace? Btw I love burley, one of my favourite places in the New forest. Been going there since I was a kid 👍
I love the new forest, one of favourite places to go, with the forest ponies and the fields of purple Heather , simply amazing
The field of purple flowers look like Heather.
England is so beautiful when you get off the beaten track. The new first is especially beautiful and I’m glad you got to Burley because it really is magical. I ate in the pub and had the same Mushroom and Ale pie and it had the loveliest crunchy pastry. Very good prices also.
Im sure there are a lot of people watching this video thinking that not all of England is like that, but when you’re out of the towns and cities and explore villages and nature it’s just beautiful.
Nothing I love more than hiking and exploring the British nature.
I would absolutely recommend doing a little hike around the South West Coast Path if you head Devon/Cornwall way. Some of the most stunning views you’ll ever see, so dramatic and loads of animals and nature. I’ve never seen so many seals before.
Hope you enjoy the rest of your UK trip ❤️
I so loved the New Forest when I made my way around the UK. You may like to see the statue to King Arthur at Tintagel. That is definitely a magical place. The statue itself is worth the time.
Did Raya really say "f@cking sunset"? That cracked me up 😁
Lovely video but as someone who lives in the New Forest bit disappointed to see you petting the horses 😞 when there are many signs asking people not to. They can actually be quite aggressive so it’s safer to look from a distance
We actually didn’t see any signs and they came right up to us and basically nudged our hands to pet them. I originally thought they were wild horses (obviously wouldn’t pet wild animals) but locals told us that they all have owners but are just allowed to walk around. Thanks for the information though! Will definitely remember that for next time ☺️
@@RayaandLouis is there any chance you can pin a comment for a disclaimer? Most people don't know about not petting the ponies, which we're trying desperately to change. I'd just hate for people to watch your video and want to come do the same. I married into a commoning family and their horses have been hit by cars and friends who have had ponies, foals and donkeys killed, just by getting them used to tourists stroking them and them congregating near car parks and roads - which is proven in your video by how they are happy to walk right up to your van! We lose so many animals a year and the New Forest Pony is now an endangered and protected breed of pony, hence why us locals are so passionate about keeping others from doing the same!
So glad you enjoyed your time in our lovely forest 😊
Wow ! The New Forest is very magical, its so strange how the horses are just so free. As you are going up North before you reach the lakes read the tale of the pendle witches (outside of Lancaster close to my local area) on your travels. Enjoy your trip
Awesome! Bumped into you on Barton cliff top, didn’t want to disturb but wanted to thank you for your vegan campout speech - really inspiring there’s no reason why none of us can’t take steps to live the life we really want. So cool to see such well-travelled people in my home town 😂
Thanks so much James! ☺️
So excited to hear you're coming to the Lake District! I live in the South Lakes in a tiny village called Arnside, it's an absolute hidden gem that not many tourists know about but is surrounded by beauty, with a stunning estuary on one side and the countryside on the other, well worth a quick pitstop if you get the chance. Also, Lake Windermere is a brilliant place for kayaking and paddle boarding, as well as having lots of good vegan food places, especially in Bowness. If you're looking for a holiday park to stay in I also recommend Holgates, they have a few beautiful spots around Cumbria. Hope you enjoy the rest of your UK road trip!😊
Please give wales some love as well!! North wales is full of absolutely breathtaking nature spots !! Pistyll rhaeadr is one of the seven wonders of wales and is just breathtaking !! Lake vyrnwy isn’t too far from there either which is a lake with a drowned village underneath and you can rent kayaks and canoes! Just so much history !!
I saw you're going to the Lake District. One of my fave places there is Buttermere. Come rain or shine, I find the lake and waterfalls at Buttermere sooo beautiful and peaceful. It's a little further than most of the most touristy places but so worth it. The drive there via Honister Pass is also just epic.
@Raya and Louis This is fake, right?!
@Raya and Louis this is fake, right?!
Love this video! I live not far from the New Forest so we regularly visit, it really is beautiful! It's so lovely to see somewhere so local to me through your eyes and re-appreciate what is home to me. Thank you!
Stirling, Scotland has a castle and an old jail. I have recently been there on holiday and they are both really good
Loving this series of your UK Visit Vanlife - Thank you for sharing your Thoughts in regards to Witchcraft and being a Witch .. as my transformation 20+ years ago into the practice of Witchcraft, I had over the years dealt with many prejudices in my practices.. It was lovely hearing your thoughts on this topic and can not wait to hear your thoughts on the book Wakening The Witch.. always love your candid approach to your videos .. Take care .. You are both such inspirational Souls..
As a witch myself I don't mind all the gimmicky shops , anything that celebrates witchcraft is good by me . My husband's grandfather used to spend time with the witches of the new forest , and the forest of Dean . I'm really enjoying watching your journey around the UK .
Actually, Wicca is Latin for wise woman.
Ohh love that!
Hey Guys! Chris & Sam here, we have been watching your channel for the past year now & you guys are one of the channels who inspired us to go full time van life too. SO pleased to see you are enjoying the UK, we are recently back from our Europe trip & travelling the UK too! Got to say completely mindblown over the facts about witchcraft & has inspired us to look into this more! You guys are capturing the UK beautifully & looking forward to seeing where you end up next, we will definitely keep an eye out on the road for you both 😀
That was so surreal that you stayed in that campsite. I stayed there once when my children were younger and in the morning we heard something outside our tent. When I unzipped the tent I saw a Shetland pony eating the butter from my cool box! He looked at me and he had butter smeared all round his mouth, it was such a funny sight. I agree that it is probably one of the best campsites in the New Forrest.
Thank you for the wonderful scenery and wish I could go to the fairy festival too. 💜💕❤️😊💜🇺🇸
How did you both meet?
GOOD MORNING BEAST LOUIS RAYA CANADA ONTARIO TH-cam VIDEO 🇨🇦🇨🇦🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
Thank you for bringing us along on your travels! UK looks absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you!! So excited to be exploring this part of the world 😍
Hope your enjoying the beautiful UK weather 🥵🥵
I'm 31 weeks pregnant and genuinely struggling so I'm staying inside x
Just discovered your channel recently and I have been slowly catching up. So inspiring to watch you guys explore the world. We are travelling to the UK in December to visit family for the first time and I can't wait. Also not sure if I missed it, but in your previous video you said there would be an announcement in this video? 🙂🤷
We had to push the announcement video back a couple of weeks, it’s coming soon! ☺️
@@RayaandLouis Ok great, looking forward to it.
Enjoyed your show. It popped up on TH-cam while I was making lunch. It was wonderful to see the beauty of New Castle in such leisurely manor. I believe in the healing remedies in nature; herbs and such when one has proper knowledge of them. However, I feel compelled to say that the Bible says many thing about witchcraft, sorcery, mediums, spiritist, divination, astrology, and I would include “white witchcraft”. Anytime we seek spiritual guidance, wisdom, or power from any spirit or power other than God we defile ourselves. Rev 21:8 “..those who practice magic arts,..will be consigned to the lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”
If you want to read or listen to a wonderful fantasy book series about witches etc. it is A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES, by Deborah Harkness. At this time there are 4 books in the series. They are easier reads and quite enjoyable. She is an actual professor of history, so she knows what she is talking about.
Loving this road trip so far!! If you want to go somewhere which is just as beautiful and steeped in lots of history as Dorset, I’d recommend coming over to the Isle of Man - it’s got so much heritage and magical links right across the island! ❤️
Everyone during the witch trials in that area were also likely tripping balls on LSD from Ergot, A type of mold that can grow on wheat XD
I am happy to be a witch! I cured my tonsillitis with oregano oil as it’s a natural antibiotic, much less stress on the bossy than taking antibiotics. 🤣
Ray.a I totally agree with what you said about witches and plants and fairies! Do you remember this book you checked out in the magical store in this video about fairies? I got this book some time ago and it is mind blowing! It is not a fairy tale for kids but a message from beings living on a different wavelenth of reality. I 'm very into this topics so I love when you make videos like this one. I think you would love Glastonbury ( it is a magical power place , very unique) but propably it is not on your way. Any way I love you both! Greetings! P.S. My recomendations for you are also Blue lagoon in Wales, Cheddar Village (really unigue place), Tenby.
I got Married at Highcliffe Castle in September and am just going back re-watching all the video I missed while I was busy wedding planning and I can’t believe you were there 🤩 Can’t wait for you to be back living in the UK and can share more of what it has to offer!
Highly recommend Glastonbury Festival, not only for the music scene, but the healing fields, stone circle and the community is out of this world, it has to be on your bucket list!
This makes me beyond happy to see you in my home area - glad you loved it as much as I do 🤍
Fell in love with your videos.. 😍.. You have biig hearts and so genuine... Big up.. 💞💞💞
i absolutely adore hearing you guys talk about your travel plans with your kids!! it feels like a little sneak peak into the adventures yet to come that we get to experience along side you ❤️❤️
So interesting that you talked about the witch stuff. I just today turned in my Final paper for my degree in History, and my paper was on the witch trials and how the Church persecuted women who were healers or midwives or had religious followers, in order to have men take over their roles in society. So interesting!
I would love to learn how to use herbs ect to heal and use for Heath purposes. That’s what our ancestors did and it’s really sad that we lost a lot of it. I was brought up in a very religious family to and all that was frowned upon especially magic and witches but I’m drawn to it now. Thank you for your open mind and explaining some of it love you guys!
Hey, what about Wendy the good Witch 🧙♀🧹Fairy's 🤔 Louis face says it all 🤣
I hope you guys never stop posting! I’ve been watching you guys for years and you give me so much peace when watching, and you’re so inspirational
Hi saw you in a cafe in lyndhurst, looked like you was filming there! No footage? Was hoping to see myself wondering about!
Your videos always bring so much joy! Such wholesome, uplifting content to end the week, thank you.
And I'm so curious about the man who comes to Alegria. Sarah Wu is pretty incredible over in Tacotal
Love the witch bit,thank u for explaining we are good not bad🥰witching is about love and light ⭐️
Aw just so lovely seeing you both enjoying life together ✨
The music was a little mismatch in this video. Beautiful scenery and kinda funny music! 😂
I am very lucky to call the New Forest my home, I totally agree it is gorgeous and magical. You got some awesome shots of it.
That Van definitely has some Horse Power 👍😎🐴
Sorry I missed you- only live a few miles away from where you were! Have loads of fun on rest of your trip
Gods creation is beautiful I must say :)
im a pagan witch have been for 29 yrs now 🥰
The life you are living is absolutely beautiful! Always happy to see another video pop up on the feed from you two 🫶🏽
Thank you so much! ❤️
First rule, do not touch and feed ponies.
Slow travel sounds like a great idea 😁👏
Burley is one of my most favourite places! So glad you guys got to experience it!
Loved it! Will definitely be back ☺️
Amazing to see you two come to the new forest, I grew up down the road from Highcliffe castle and live not far from Barton on sea. I actually spotted you in Sainsburys on my way home from work. Glad you enjoyed the area and I look forward to watching the rest of this road trip !
Oh no way! Haha you should have said hi ☺️ thank you, it was so beautiful!
@@RayaandLouis haha yes, if I cross paths with you again I will. Have a beautiful trip.
Greetings from morocco♥️👍🇲🇦
I really admire you guys enjoy yourself life is short
Loved the video Guys. Cheers, John.