I have heard of the rumours of trouble at LW, but in the 5 years I've ridden there 2-3 times a week the worst I've had is a ticking off from an irate granny calling me 'disgusting' for the damage my 'type' were doing to the forest.
Occassionally you get lads on motocross down there and have to be a bit careful if you ride with music as they don't hang about.
I spent all winter riding there trying to build the perfect loop, takes 1.5hrs flatout, 2 – 3 when riding with mates. I think it only takes in about 50% of the trails I know there.
Drop me a line, I'm down there pretty often and mostly on my own so happy for the company!
Normally tear around on a black duster (or occassionally old brown DMR or shiny new blue mmmbop)
North of the new forest is much better, set off from Fritham plenty of non fireroad riding there.