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 and Dorest are the nearest towns or villages.
OS Grid Reference: SU108058

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

Start your visit from:

Sika Trail

Other places to go in Dorset Woodlands

ROE DOE

Facilities:

Parking

Easy Access

Other Facilities

Activities:

Walking

Cycling

Horse Riding

Educational

Camping

Wildlife Activities

	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:

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.

What's on

September
Moors Valley Wood Fair
October
Discovering Fungi
Sika Safari and Breakfast
January
Hunt for the Dartford Warbler - A Festive Bird Watch

Related pages

Find out more

What's the Forestry Commission doing about sustainable forestry or biodiversity? Try these links to find out.
Search our publications database for more indepth information, or look at Forest Research.

Follow the Forest Code at all times.

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