Ringwood Forest

 

Situated on the edge of Ringwood, this extensive area of pine woodland and heathland glades is the perfect area of explore on bike or by foot. Also home to Moors Valley Country Park with the famous adventurous Play Trail.

How to get there:

Ringwood Forest is part of Dorset Woodlands. Verwood/Ashley Heath is the nearest town or village.

Ringwood Forest covers a large area with the easiest and main access point being the car park at Moors Valley Country Park. This is located off the Horton Road just North of Ashley Heath (Moors Valley Country Park is signposted off the A31 at the A338 roundabout).
Bus routes do not go to the Moors Valley County Park entrance but you can catch the X34 from Bournemouth or Ringwood to Ashley Heath which is on the edge of Ringwood Forest only a short walk from the Moors Valley Country Park facilities.

OS Grid Reference: SU108058

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Other places to go in Dorset Woodlands

• Moors Valley Country Park
  
• Wareham Forest
  

Facilities:

Activities:

	You are welcome to cycling but please keep to gravel tracks. There are way-marked cycling routes through Ringwood Forest starting from Moors Valley Country Park.
	Horse riding is permited in Ringwood Forest. For more information about how to obtain a riding permit please contact the recreation section on 023 8028 6838

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