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West Walk

(Average user rating 4 unrated

3.9/5)

West Walk at 350 hectares is the largest remaining fragment of the former Forest of Bere.
This is an ideal wood for a complete day out for all the family. Children will enjoy the adventurous playgrounds, walking and cycling in the wood. The natural forest playground is suitable for children and young people of all ages, it has a huge oak tree house, wooden playhouses, wigwams, sand pit, climbing wall, bridge and shingle stream.
There are several picnic areas with benches, a choice of walking trails and toilets on site. Click here for a map of the forest.

A BBQ is available for hire with prior booking only. Please contact the District Office on 01420 23666 to check availability and to make a booking.

The Great Big Food Company is now operating in West Walk car park. Open 7 days a week offering hot and cold drinks, ice creams, snacks, sandwiches and childrens lunch boxes. Click here for more details and opening times.

The Forest of Bere Discovery Pass is now available. Join today to save money on car parking, support your local forest and benefit from a growing number of exclusive offers. Click here for more information and to apply online.

A new iPhone App for visitors to Forestry Commission sites is also available now. It's easy to use and has a number of features including downloadable trail maps. For more information visit www.forestry.gov.uk/mobileapp

How to get there:

West Walk is part of Bere. Wickham is the nearest town or village.

West Walk car park can be accessed from Hundred Acres Road in Wickham or via the A32 Meon Valley road north of Wickham.

OS Grid Reference: SU 597 122
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

West Walk Car park

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User Comments

5 Stars
We have been to west walk twice now and I think it has 2 excellent parks enjoyed by all of us. Set in a beautiful woodland. Kept very clean. Also good walking and cycling tracks. We will definitely be back. Our kids are age 3 and 1 but plenty for slightly older kids to and very enjoyable for parents.

Robyn James, 23/Oct/2011

4 Stars
A really great place to spend some quality outdoor time with the kids. Really good fun play areas for all ages with long walks and bike rides. Great to now have fresh coffee, tea and kids picnic packs too, makes the whole experience much better Updated toilet block and cleaned regularly. Highly recommended

Mark, 13/Sep/2011

5 Stars
We has a fab day here, toilets were very clean (but no baby change), the play parks are excellent for children from babies to early teens, the sandpit is fab but bring a bucket and spade and the cycling is great. A very inexpensive (parking and optional ice creams!) day out if you pack a picnic, limited seating in peak times so would advise a picnic blanket. Also good pub 5 mins drive away.

Jacks Mum, 23/Jul/2011

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Please tell us about your visit

Please email us at kathleen.calver@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.

Facilities and Activities

The Old Oak Trail is not surfaced and is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. In wet weather the trail will become muddy and suitable footwear should be worn. Guide maps are available in the car park.

Cycling in the forest is informal (no marked route). Cyclists may use any track they deem suitable for their bikes ability and themselves. Surfaces can be very muddy in the winter.

Horse riding is by permit only and is informal (no marked route). Riders may use any track that they feel is suitable for the ability of their horse and themselves. It is recommended that riders new to the forest take the map supplied with the permit when entering the forest. Surfaces can be muddy in the winter. Carriage driving is possible with permission. To apply for a riding permit please contact TROT on 01622 735599.

Contact:

Recreation Officer
01420 520212
e-mail: kathleen.calver@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

The Great Big Food Company is now operating in West Walk car park. Open 7 days a week offering hot and cold drinks, ice creams, snacks, sandwiches and childrens lunch boxes. Click here for more details and opening times.