Parkhurst Forest

(Average user rating 4 unrated

3.3/5)

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.

There is a wayfaring course for the more energetic and a horse riding route open to permit holders. for more information on horse riding please contact TROT on 01622 735599 or www.tollrides.org.uk

How to get there:

Parkhurst Forest is part of The Forests of the Isle of Wight. Newport is the nearest town or village.

The entrance to this wood can be found approximately 1 mile west, along the A3054 from Newport.

OS Grid Reference: SZ 472 906
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Other places to go in The Forests of the Isle of Wight

Firestone Copse

User Comments

5 Stars
The forest is still very beautiful. I wonder how much it will be affected if the plan by the Ministry of Justice to erect two 410 ft tall industrial wind turbines in the middle of it are approved.

Concerned Islander, 29/Jan/2012

5 Stars
My daughter loved exploring the forests and the squirrel hide was a lovely place and like an adventure. We had to wait a while and stay very quiet but we saw our first red squirrel. a lovely diverse forest, just what they should be like!

Anonymous, 12/Jul/2011

2 Stars
The current harvesting programme has spoilt my enjoyment of the forest. Having used the forest for many years, the wildlife sightings are much less than say 15 years ago.

Concerned Regular Walker, 18/Feb/2011

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Please tell us about your visit

Please email us at kathleen.calver@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.

Facilities and Activities

Contact:

Recreation Officer
01420 520212
e-mail: kathleen.calver@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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