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Wareham Forest


(Average user rating4 unrated 3.8/5)

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

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

5 Stars 5 Stars

Great for cycling!

John, 18/Mar/2011
3 Stars 3 Stars

This is a lovely forest with many tracks, trails and footpaths. There are two things that let it down: the first is most definitely the litter which is all around at the section at Morden road, Sandford. Clearly this comes from the youngsters who play on their bikes in this area; so wouldn't make sense to provide a large rubbish bin (either in the forest itself or at the entrance) and encourage the kids to use it. The other small gripe is that there are some trails which tend to flood, but could be improved with a small drainage channel.

P jones, 25/Feb/2011
1 Star 1 Star

I am amazed that details of the rally route this weekend are not published on the commission website. Unsuspecting walkers are not informed and how are they to know about the rally's own website where precise details are sparse. If I was planning a walk or ride this weekend I would be faced with "officials" in orange telling me the forest is closed. I am all in favour of use for rallies but why the lack of information for those who may wish to visit the forest for something else?

David, 24/Feb/2011
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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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