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Black Pool

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Blackpool car park has parking spaces for disabled users and two picnic tables with easy access.

There are also parking facilities for horse boxes and a deboxing area. Riders will need to purchase a key for the height restriction barriers (7'/2.1m) from the Forest Office on 01584 813827.

How to get there:

Black Pool is in Mortimer Forest which is part of The Marches.
Located off the B4361 Ludlow to Richards Castle Road.
there are height restriction barriers (2.1m) at this car park.
Batchcott is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SO497717
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Postcode SY8 4DZ (for satnav purposes)

Other places to go in Mortimer Forest

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De-boxing area for horses at Blackpool car park Mortimer Forestry

Facilities and Activities

ParkingEasy AccessOther Facilities
WalkingCyclingHorse RidingPicnic
Walking
There is one waymarked walking trail from this car park.
Black Pool Loop
Cycling
Cycling is permitted on forest roads and bridleways.
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Access to the de-boxing area and parking for horse boxes is available with the purchase of a key to the height restriction barrier. To buy a key please contact the district office on 01889 586593.
Picnic
There are six picnic tables at Blackpool Car Park including two with easy access.

Contact:

Georgina Sharp
Recreation Ranger
01584 813826
e-mail: georgina.sharp@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
The Marches booklet is available with maps and information for Forestry Commission woodlands in the area including Mortimer Forest. It is available from Ludlow Tourist Information Centre or send a cheque for £1.50 to the Forestry Commission, Mortimer Forest Office, Ludlow SY8 2HD and we will send one to you. Please remember to include your address.

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