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Marlborough Woodlands

(Average user rating4 unrated 4/5)

About Marlborough Woodlands

This area consists of Savernake Forest and its two significant outliers, West Woods and Collingbourne. All are old woods which are predominantly broadleaf and in particular beech. The Forestry Commission has a long-term lease on this woodland.

How to get there:

Marlborough and Hungerford are the nearest towns or villages.

Via M4, at junction 15 take the A346 to Marlborough. The woods in this area are located to the south of Marlborough.

OS Grid Reference: SU198679
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Places to go in Marlborough Woodlands

West Woods
Savernake

Other places to go in this area

The Grand avenue in Savernake forest, the longest avenue in Britain

Facilities:

ParkingEasy AccessToiletsOther Facilities

Activities:

PicnicWalkingBarbecue

Contact

Recreation Manager
01594 833057
e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: Mark Freestone (4 Stars)
24/Jun/2009
A well managed mature forest, very popular in the summer

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What's of interest

Enquiries about recreational activities, inclding booking BBQ's, should be directed to the Forestry Commission using the contact below.