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Wareham Forest


(Average user rating: 4 Stars 4/5)

About Wareham Forest

A large area of open heathland and pine woodland, with the much loved Sika Trail running through it. Not only can you spot the secretive Sika Deer but also the solitary Roe Deer.

How to get there:

Wareham Forest is part of Dorset Woodlands. Wareham and Dorest are the nearest towns or villages.

Wareham Forest is situated half way between Wareham and Bere Regis.

OS Grid Reference: SU108058
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Sika Trail

Other places to go in Dorset Woodlands

What's on in Dorset Woodlands

October
ROE DOE

Facilities:

ParkingEasy AccessOther Facilities

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingEducationalCampingWildlife Activities
horse riding

Horse-riders are welcome to enjoy the delights of Wareham Forest but please ensure you have a permit. For more information or to obtain a permit please contact the recreation section on 023 8028 6838

Contact:

General Enquiries

023 8028 3141
e-mail: enquiries.new.forest@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

Name: Anonymous (5 Stars)
21/Apr/2009
Forest is fun and good for bike rides, always new paths and places to go, thoroughly recommended - try Woolsbarrow Hillfort.
Name: Anonymous (3 Stars)
4/Apr/2009
There's not much of the forest left - much of the trees have been cut down leaving mainly open heathland - probably for replanting purposes, but disappointing nonetheless.

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What's of interest

Walk the Sika Trail, with the options of a one mile and three mile routes - depending on how energetic you are feeling. Spot many heathland birds including nightjar and the rare Darford warbler.

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