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Explore Parkhurst Forest
(Average user rating: 4 unrated 3.1/5)

The attractive setting of the car park and adjacent picnic site is the start point of two themed trails, taking the walker along pleasant contrasting routes through the forest.

Wildlife

The Red Squirrel Walk is a short, surfaced, circular route through the forest with sculptures and information boards. There is also a hide just off the path which is the perfect place to view the local wildlife from.

Walking

The Forest Walk is a longer circular route taking in more of the forest and uses some smaller, un-surfaced tracks.

Horse Riding

Horse riding is by permit. For more information on horse riding and to obtain a permit please contact TROT on 01622 735599 or visit www.tollrides.org.uk

What do other visitors say?

1 Star 1 Star

Dog dirt ruined my visit. Its everywhere truely disgusting.

Anonymous, 22/Oct/2012
4 Stars 4 Stars

Got lost in Parkhurst Forest whilst walking there with my dog yesterday. Love the forest and it is all well kept up apart from the signage which is almost non-existent. This is not the first time I have got lost and I did meet a family who were also lost. What is sadly lacking is good signage of routes and also, to save one walking up some routes which are deadends, is something to show that they are.

Sally, 1/Aug/2012
3 Stars 3 Stars

Got lost in the pouring rain on the squirrel trail. not enough signs in the middle of the walk for someone with not much sense of direction. Good job my husband, who has type 1 diabetes, had a good supply of food with him.Not happy.

claire matthews, 5/Jun/2012
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Advice for visitors

What's Here?

  • Cycling
  • Dogs on lead
  • Parking
  • Picnic
  • Walking
  • Horse riding
    • Horse riding is by permit. For more information on horse riding and to obtain a permit please contact TROT on 01622 735599.
  • Wildlife
    • There is wildlife a hide just off The Red Squirrel Walk, which is the perfect place to view the local wildlife from.
More about what's here

Location

OS Grid ref: SZ472906

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Contact

Recreation Officer
01420 520212
kathleen.calver@­forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Related documents

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