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Wareham Forest

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WAREHAM
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BH20 7PA

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Walk or cycle through heathland and forest next to Morden Bog National Nature Reserve - one of the largest valley mire habitats in England. The Forest has many areas to explore and is generally level with a few inclines. There is a good chance of you seeing a variety of wildlife including Sika Deer and Sand Lizards. 

Enjoy a picnic lunch using the benches provided or take a walk or cycle ride using the signposted trails. Cyclists are welcome on tracks which are 2 metres or wider. Horse riders are also welcome but require a permit from the Forestry Commission.

The Sika Trail (a 7 mile family cycle trail) and Woodlark Trail (2 mile walking trail) can be followed from the Sika Trail car park off the Bere Road or via the Northport Greenway. The Northport Greenway is a safe and pleasant walking and cycling route into the Forest from Wareham Quay via Wareham Railway Station.

You can hire a bike from Sika Trail Cycle Hire and also have a coffee or ice-cream at their pop-up cafe. 

The Wareham Forest Way walking trail passes through the forest between Wareham Quay and Sturminster Marshall.

The caravan and campsites on the edge of the forest are a great base from which to enjoy the local area. The Silent Woman Inn is the nearest pub.

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

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  • Dogs Accepted - Dogs to be kept on a short lead in some areas of the forest during bird nesting season (February to August).
  • Open All Year

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  • Free Entry

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  • Forest Location
  • In countryside
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  • On site parking - for cars. No charge.

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ARRIVING BY TRAIN: The nearest railway station is at Wareham (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line). It is a half mile walk or cycle along the Northport Greenway into the Forest. You can take your bike on the train.

ARRIVING BY BUS: Wareham Railway Station bus stop. From Bournemouth take the M1 or M2 to Poole, then transfer to number 40 or X54. From Poole take the number 40 or X54. From Swanage take the number 30 or 40. From Weymouth take the number 30 or X54. It is a half mile walk or cycle along the Northport Greenway into the Forest.

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

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