Welcome to the South Eastern side of Mortimer Forest.
This car park is protected by height restriction barriers (7'/2.1m).
There parking spaces for disabled users and two picnic tables with easy access in a pleasant glade to one side of the car park.
A 1.5mile trail taking in the Haye Park Wood area of the Forest starts from this car park.
Horse Riding in the Forest
We have parking facilities for horse boxes and a deboxing area in this car park. Riders will need to purchase a key for the height restriction barriers (7'/2.1m) from the Forest Office. Contact us on 01584 813826 or via the email address below.
Other trails in Mortimer Forest ......
Starting from Whitcliffe Car park
A surfaced trail suitable for mobility scooters and pushchairs
A climb up to the stunning views of High Vinnalls from the Vinnalls car park.
A nine mile route which incorporates most of the Forest.
Chalara ash dieback
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- Cycling
Cycling is permitted on forest roads.
- Easy Access
There are accessible picnic tables at Black Pool car park and an accessible trail from Vinnalls Car Park.
- Horse riding
Riding is permitted on forest roads. Riders wishing to box to the forest will need to purchase a barrier key which will allow them into Black Pool car park and the de-boxing area.
- Information
The Marches booklet is available with maps and information for Forestry Commission woodlands in the area. It is available from some local outlets or send a cheque for £1.50 to the Forestry Commission, Bank House, Bank Street, Coleford, GL16 8BA and we will send one to you. Please remember to include your address.
- Orienteering
A permenant course has been devised by Wrekin Orienteers. Courses are suitable for beginners and maps can be bought from Ludlow Tourist information Centre for approximately £1.50.
- Parking
There are height restriction barriers on all our car parks in Mortimer forest.
- Picnic
All our car parks have picnic tables.
- Play area
We are creating natural play spaces close to Vinnalls car park.
- Trail (easy)
The Easy Access trail starts from Vinnalls car park and is suitable for buggies and mobility scooters.
- Walking
There are five walking trails in this Forest.
- Trail (hard)
Climbing Jack trail starts at Vinnalls car park and takes the seasoned walker on a nine mile walk through most of the different areas of the Forest.
- Trail (moderate)
Follow the respective waymarked trails from Vinnalls, Black Pool or Whitcliffe car parks for a moderate walk.
- Viewpoint
The walk up to High Vinnalls is a must on a clear day.
Location
OS Grid ref: SO497717
Postcode: SY8 4DZ
Contact
Opening & Parking
Parking
There are height restriction barriers on all our car parks in Mortimer forest.
Useful sites
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Please tell us about your visit
Please email us at nicola.cowell@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.