Bourne Wood is a quiet ancient woodland with a mixture of broadleaf and coniferous trees. There is a car park and picnic area. However, please be aware that there are NO TOILETS at this site. Visitors can walk up to the ponds where kingfishers and herons can often be seen. The Friends of Bourne Wood organise regular events throughout the year, so visit their website or look out for notices in the wood.
What do other visitors say?
Anonymous, 5/Feb/20185 Stars
great woods for biking in just one question is there a hose you can use for washing down your bike after a ride?
Forestry Commission ResponseNo, we do not provide hoses or water for public use in this way.
Anonymous, 29/Jan/2018I love this wood. Walk my dog there regularly and would have my ashes scattered there if I could.
Litter: by other dog walkers (the poo bag fairy isn't real), and by picnickers is disappointing, as is the closed public toilets but once you get over this it is a wonderland of wildlife and freedom. I could breathe the fresh air, listen to the birdsong and hope for a deer sighting all day.
If you're a parent take your children there, show them the fungi, flowers, squirrels and birds, and let them climb the trees and splash in the puddles: you'll never find a better playground or classroom.
Anonymous, 8/Jan/2018Bikes should, as stated, stay off mud paths as they churn them up and leave them in a disgusting state for walkers.
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Please email us at sherwood.fdo@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry, a complaint or would like a personal reply to your comments.