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West Woods

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West Woods consists almost entirely of beech trees and becomes very popular in late spring due to the fantastic displays of bluebells which carpet the forest floor.

How to get there:

West Woods is part of Marlborough Woodlands. Marlborough is the nearest town or village.

Via M4, at junction 15 take the A346 to Marlborough, through the high street and on the A4 towards Avebury. Approximately two miles outside Marlborough take a left turn signed Clatford. Drive up to the crossroads and straight over. About one and a half miles along this road the woods and car park are sign posted on the right. (postcode for area SN8 4DY)

OS Grid Reference: SU163667
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

West Woods Carpark

Other places to go in Marlborough Woodlands

User Comments

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After 14 years of visiting West Woods I have never seen it in such a sorry state. How can destroying great swathes of the wood be described as 'selective harvesting'? This is such a shame, as it was always a beautiful and quite place to go; it just seems like sheer vandalism.

Gary Watson, 30/Oct/2011
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:) very good

Anonymous, 10/Jul/2011
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Beautiful woodland, especially when the bluebells are in flower.

Cynthia Crocker, 28/Apr/2011
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Bluebell (Endymion non-scriptus) and Primrose (Primula vulgaris)

Facilities and Activities

ParkingEasy Access
PicnicWalking

Contact:

Forest Of Dean Recreation Ranger
01594 833057
e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk