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Upton Wood

Pony Drive
Upton
POOLE
Dorset
BH16 5SR

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Upton Wood
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A small woodland on the edge of Upton (opposite Upton Country Park).

The Wood includes footpaths, cyclepaths and Woodland Trail, also running streams, open glades and seats to sit and rest a while.

Map and leaflet available from Discover Purbeck Information Centre (Wareham) or Upton Town Council offices. Also available to download via the website link above.

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
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Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Parking on Pony Drive
  • Ramp/Level Access - Level access at main entrances for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Open All Year

Event Facilities

  • Free Entry

Key Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Outdoor Attraction

Parking & Transport

  • On Bus Route
  • Parking (free) - on Pony Drive

Access Information

PARKING

Route from the parking area to the nearest public entrance is:
Flat, ie. without steps
Parking is provided for visitors
Within about 50 metres of the attraction

TICKET / INFORMATION / GIFT SHOP [WHERE APPLICABLE]

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GENERAL

Clear signage throughout the attraction (e.g. colour contrasted, large lettering, use of pictograms etc.)
Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility
Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for visitors with limited mobility
Some routes

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

FROM THE WEST: take the A35 towards Poole and follow the brown tourist signs for Upton Country Park (turn left off the A35 onto a slip-road). Pass the entrance to the Country Park (on your left) and at the junction turn left towards Upton Town Centre. Take the first turning on your right into Pony Drive. The Wood entrance is on your right.

FROM THE EAST: Follow the A35 towards Dorchester and Blandford. After the Holes Bay North roundabout on the outskirts of Poole (boat on the roundabout) take the next slip-road exit following signs for Upton Country Park. At the roundabout turn right under the flyover and left towards Upton Town Centre. Follow the road around to the right and take the first right into Pony Drive. The Wood entrance is on your right.

Public Transport Directions

BY BUS: There is a bus stop adjacent to the Wood called 'Upton Country Park stop'. Bus numbers 8, 9, 10 and 40 all call at this stop.

BY TRAIN: The nearest railway station is at Hamworthy - 2 miles away. There is no bus connection from Hamworthy Railway Station, however you could catch a train to Poole Railway Station and transfer to the number 40 bus which stops across the main road from the station.

JOURNEY PLANNING: To plan your journey by public transport, visit the Traveline website: www.travelinesw.com 

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