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West Walk Car park

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As you turn into the entrance you will immediately see the pay and display car park. From here all facilities are within easy walking distance. Click here for a map of the forest.

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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.

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 Car park is in West Walk which is part of Bere.

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

Wickham is the nearest town or village.

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

User Comments

The nearest postcode appears to be PO17 6JD.

Katy, 23/Oct/2011

1 Star
Please can you provide an address and postcode? Can't find it anywhere and neither can anyone else it would seem!

Jackie, 8/Feb/2011

1 Star
Where is the carpark? the directions are useless

Ed, 30/Jan/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 Great Big Food Company is now operating in West Walk car park. Open 7 days a week March to October and open weekends November to February (9:30am - 4:30pm). They offer hot and cold drinks, ice creams, snacks, sandwiches and childrens lunch boxes. See their website for more details and opening times.

Various tracks and paths for walking and cycling, two play areas, several picnic areas, bookable barbecue and toilets on site.

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.
Old Oak Trail

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.

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 new natural forest playground was opened in time for half term. 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. Please supervise children at all times and remember that dogs are not permitted in the play areas.

Contact:

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