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Black Pool


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About Black Pool

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 (6'6"/2.1m) from the District Office on 01889 586593.

How to get there:

Black Pool is in Mortimer Forest which is part of The Marches. Batchcott is the nearest town or village.

Located off the B4361 Ludlow to Richards Castle Road.

there are height restriction barriers (2.1m) at this car park.

OS Grid Reference: SO497717
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De-boxing area for horses at Blackpool car park Mortimer Forestry

Facilities:

ParkingEasy AccessOther Facilities

Activities

Walking There is one waymarked walking trail from this car park.
Black Pool Loop
Cycling Cycling is permitted on forest roads and bridleways.
HorseRiding.gif 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

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What's of interest

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.